Need Large size clothes for needy neighbor and her brother

Need clothes for a neighbor Original Post by Loraine May at 10:02 PM EST on 02/14/2006 Byesville, OH - RNY (05/06/2005) - Dean J. Mikami, M.D. I have a neighbor lady who is just my age and is fast approaching around 600 pounds. She recently lost her funding for home health care and housekeeping and can no longer do these things for herself. She has asked me to help her with grocery shopping and laundry. Last night I went to the laundramat for her and I was almost in tears as I folded her clothes and those of her mentally retarded brother she cares for. They were stained and tattered. I felt so badly for her. I noticed that her clothes are a size 6x and he wears size 56 jeans and 3 x mens tops. IF anyone would happen to have access or have decent clothes in any of these sizes I would be so greatful. I want to help this family out in any way I can. I feel so badly for this young lady that she is going to die an early death and wls could save her life. I just dont know how to approach the subject with her, or even if it is my place to do so. I just love and care about her and would love to see her have a better quality of life. She is completely housebound now at 44 years of age. Any ideas how I can help her and her brother, without being a nosy busybody... HELP.. Love and Hugs, Laura

Laura, Send me a mailing address through the email on my profile and I'll see what I can send you. I know there are some 6x in my closet, but I've set some of my things aside for a local lady. Still I might have enough to send some your way as well. Sorry but I don't have any men's wear to send. Myra

Thank you Myra, I sent the information to your e mail.. You are an angel!!! Hugs from Beautiful freezing cold Ohio Laura

Laura, I , personally dont have any clothes that size............but I can scope out the thrift stores I go to. You know what? your neighbor is so lucky to have an like you!!! willby

Laura, You are so sweet! Your story touched me. I would be blessed to have you as my neighbor. Ok I have gotton rid of most of my clothes because I had surgery 14 months ago but for some reason I still have a few things and my husband has a few shirts. So I may not be able to help much but I will dig through my closet. Please send me an address to foward things to you. I would love to help any way I can. As for you talking to her about wls, well are you close neighbors, I didn't read your profile have you already had the surgery? If so Tell her about your expierience (sp?) Maybe you could be a motivation for her. I know it is a touchy subject. Good luck and email me an address and keep me informed on her situation. I'm going to go through closets tonight! HUGS, Kelly