Would like to ask help on dealing with some of the issues about being obese.

I am a very large woman. I weigh around 516 lbs and am 6'1". I sometimes feel my battle with weight is almost hopeless. Many people suggest that I can just go on a diet & loss weight, but I have tried since I was little with no success. I honestly feel I am unable to conquer this battle alone & I see weight loss surgery as an option that possibly might work for me. This week I went for a consultation but I do not believe my insurance will cover even with letters from 5 doctors. The last 2 years have resulted in some health problems related to my weight. Other issues of concern are items that obese individuals must face such as having to state my weight today to order a gown for graduation that will probably never even come near fitting me anyway yet everyone I work with will now most likely know how much I weigh. Issues such as worrying about whether or not you will break the toliet seat when you sit down or the chair in someone else's home or whether you will be able to get up once you sit down, or fit into a chair at the movies or the constant looks or comments by others or going to Weight Watcher's & everyone saying how much did you lose this week when you have to reply "I don't really know because I could not weigh on the scale." I enjoy eating, but I do not enjoy being fat so please respond by offering any advice or help possible. I am new to the computer world & have never talked on a Chat line so I am a little hesitant & also cautious about being critized for what I might say or write.

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