Heard on the radio today of a 410lb woman that was going down a water park slide and died of a heart attack on impact with the water. Her body couldn't take that must stress.
Also heard about a 900+ man that was going for gastric bypass surgery to control his weight, but was denied admission at the hospital since their equipment could only support up to 800lbs.
Obese woman melts into couch
Started by
Chad Vander Veen
, Aug 12 2004 08:01 AM
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#16
Posted 13 August 2004 - 01:49 PM
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#17
Posted 13 August 2004 - 01:53 PM
All of these morbidly obese death stories really saddens me.
I understand that a lot of it is lifestyle, but there are also elements of individual metabolism deficiencies that have to be involved.
These family members, while probably anticipating most of these deaths, in some fashion or another, still have to suffer the same grief over the losses.
Guess I feel that it's unfortunate we view these as we would a circus freakshow when it really shouldn't be. Life (and death) should not be like that for these people.
I understand that a lot of it is lifestyle, but there are also elements of individual metabolism deficiencies that have to be involved.
These family members, while probably anticipating most of these deaths, in some fashion or another, still have to suffer the same grief over the losses.
Guess I feel that it's unfortunate we view these as we would a circus freakshow when it really shouldn't be. Life (and death) should not be like that for these people.
#18
Posted 13 August 2004 - 02:06 PM
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Heard on the radio today of a 410lb woman that was going down a water park slide and died of a heart attack on impact with the water. Her body couldn't take that must stress. Also heard about a 900+ man that was going for gastric bypass surgery to control his weight, but was denied admission at the hospital since their equipment could only support up to 800lbs. |
Sorry Terry, I disagree. I feel zero sympathy for people who eat themselves to death.
You reap what you sow.
#19
Posted 13 August 2004 - 02:50 PM
Actually I was expressing my sympathies towards the families who have to endure this.
#20
Posted 18 August 2004 - 07:48 AM
#21
Posted 18 August 2004 - 08:18 AM
Great. The board goes offline for a day and yet this thread will still not die!!!
#22
Posted 18 August 2004 - 02:26 PM
QUOTE (c_vanderveen @ Aug 18 2004, 08:48 AM) |
here in an in-depth story on the woman, Gayle Grinds: http://www.palmbeach...cbody_0818.html |
That is unbelievable and intriguing, however disgusting. It still doesn't add up. I can't wait for Hollywood to come out with The Life of Gayle Grinds. Yeah right!
#23
Posted 21 August 2004 - 03:13 PM
Not enough sex appeal to make a movie....
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