Obese at 16 on Discovery Health - ThinnerTimes

Jennimaria · 12-08-2005, 12:53 AM

Did anyone watch this? I just got done watching it and his story almost made me cry. When they were showing the scenes during his surgery I almost couldn't believe that they were doing this to me 6 months ago. The show has really motivated me to get back on track

LizardQueen · 12-08-2005, 06:07 AM

I had to work so I missed it. If you see them adverstise it being on again let me know!

newbetterme · 12-08-2005, 09:31 AM

It was a great show. Really brought back the pain that an obese teenager goes through. I would like to see how he is doing in a few years. He is quite the handsome young man.

Icing · 12-08-2005, 09:41 AM

I saw it and it was very interesting....especially to someone who hasnt had the surgery yet...they need to do more of these documentaries......

CiCi · 12-08-2005, 10:51 AM

I would really like to see how Brandon is doing today.

spanishangel2005 · 12-12-2005, 10:05 AM

I didn't get to see the areaing of this show, however I can relate to this problem in not only teens but pre-teens as well.
Obesity runs in my family, to the point that my 09 year old weighs 108lbs, my 12 year old is weighing in at 185lbs

( both worry me because of their weights. I do not want to see them suffer the health issues in which I have suffered, nor do I want to see them struggle with dieting all their lives and resulting in possible wls. I read once that the are offering GBS for children. I made this decision for myself, I don't know if I could make it for my child.

I try to limit the types of food in which they consume, and let them eat my foods in which is totally different than their earlier eating habits. I plan their meals, prepare them and lecture them about weight/health issues. I am really worried about them and don't know anything else to do to help.
I even have them walk that 2 miles a day with me as well as them jumping for hours on the trampoline. Any suggestions?

LisaBoston · 12-12-2005, 10:20 AM

Missed this one..too bad. I did see the show on John last night on TLC, the 750 lb man. I thought originally that it was the same one I saw a month ago, but it was different. In this one, John didn't have surgery, but died from complications due to his obesity. It was very sad. I have to wonder WHY they didn't even discuss surgery on the show.