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I wonder if Nikki ever had skin removal surgery?? I noticed when Dr. Now saw her last time he mentioned his expectation that she would be at her target weight in 1 year; HOWEVER, he (as he usually does) never mentioned when she'd be ready for skin removal surgery. I looked online for updates about her but didn't see anything.

I don't think any of the Klein/Arnold families have any interest in reading these boards nor do I think they directly read the Facebook posts that are prolific. I think the publicity/production people from TLC read them but don't pass along negative comments. I noticed that there were many negative comments regarding the children's behavior on Facebook a while back; however, recently I noticed a change. With very few exceptions, only favorable comments are posted.

I have many of the same thoughts. I wonder if Will and Zoey have any understanding and/or appreciation of the fact that MOST children in the USA do NOT live the lavish lifestyle they do??? Even parents, who may be financially comfortable, do NOT access their children to all these material things ad infinitum seemingly to excess. I know the kids are on the young side; however,these are the years when values are instilled. Constantly indulging them with excessive creature comforts on demand may not result in success in the character-building department of life.

Zoey's speech is impossible for me to understand. Sometimes I see the closed captioning and can't match what the caption says she's saying and what I hear. Will's speech is a bit more understandable; however, I recall them saying he had a problem with hearing and goes to a speech therapist.

I am taken by all the INTERIOR stairs within the house. It seems there are many rooms where the family has to go up or down several stairs (even when answering the front door.). I shudder to think of any of them taking a fall onto those hardwood floors. I recall looking for homes and immediately rejecting any with "sunken living rooms" because my parents were older and I always believed in a distracted moment any of us would likely trip and fall with those stairs that many people call "attractive nuisances."

Can anyone please enlighten me regarding the speech issues each child has where TLC must put up "subtitles" of everything each of them says? I think I recall there were hearing problems that Will had that were diagnosed and treated some years ago; however, I don't recall anything similar with Zoey. There is definite improvement in Will's speech but I still can't make "heads or tails" of what Zoey is saying without the subtitles. Of course, this has nothing whatsoever to do with the essence of both children who are absolutely precious.

The people on the show lose a lot of weight fast because they change their diets so drastically and have so much weight to lose. If you have only a moderate amount of weight to lose, the normal expectation that I was taught was 2-3 pounds/week so you seem to be on track. I eat basically what you do as I lost 100 lbs 15 years ago and have kept the weight off. I watch the show religiously as it reminds me of what could have happened to me had I let my compulsive eating continue without end!! The only thing I add to what you eat are healthy fats (avocado, EVOO and nuts/seeds) as without that I would keep losing weight and my greatest accomplishment has been maintaining a healthy weight for a long period of time.

I disagree. I think Jen and Bill DO NEEED the TLC $$$$ to live the opulent lifestyle they have become accustomed to on the show. I understand Jen makes excellent $$$ and Bill's business is successful; however, with their mult-million $$$ home, luxury cars (many) and every other expensive creature comfort they provide for themselves and their children, the TLC cash comes in very handy.

I completely agree with the idea that a sense of confusion might occur with too much emphasis on pushing the notion of the kids' countries of origin. Instead of assimilating into the American culture and traditions (with whatever ethnic contributions most of us practice), some adopted kids seem to marginalize their adoptive parents to focus on finding their "real" birth parents when they are adults. In the case of these kids this might be intensified by wishing to return to their birth countries to conduct this search and perhaps staying there if they are encouraged to consider their birth countries as "home".

I think Jen and Bill should ALWAYS have some average-sized nanny (or whatever job title he/she might have) to accompany the family on any trips/excursions. I'm always concerned that Jen (especially as she's only 3'2") is going to be physically bowled over by Will, in particular. As he grows, I'm not sure Jen is going to be physically safe around him. Just normal kid "behavior" is likely to put her in physical jeopardy. I guess having any assistance for the family might not fit with the producers image of portraying them as "normal" in every way; however, I think they are unnecessarily creating a hazard where none is necessary.

I re-watched this episode last night and was struck by the amazing transformation David's new teeth made in his appearance (and his life)!! Having a somewhat similar transformation (I had advanced periodontal disease for many years and saw dentist OFTEN) I can say the cosmetic (and structural) dental procedures are EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE!!! Thousands and thousands of $$$. I wonder who paid for David's dental procedures??? My thought was if he didn't have the $$$, a dental clinic would have pulled all his teeth and given him cheap, ineffective dentures.

I read on another website that there WERE actual irregularities on Nicole's Sheriff's Dept. record (I believe driver's license suspensions and other related matters) that she "whited out" when she made the "copies" that she brought with her to Morocco. Maybe the actual infractions wouldn't kick her marriage application out of compliance with Moroccan law; however, the "whiting out" part probably would be sufficient to deny her a marriage license. That said, the thing that stands out to me is that Azan apparently lives quite a comfortable life in Morocco with a family who seems to live a respectable "middle-class" life there and apparently has the means to possess thousands of $$$ in disposable income(or savings)to pre-pay wedding arrangements for this mis-matched pair of miscreants. WHY in the world would he want to come to live in the US??? Especially with a "woman" whom he obviously is not attracted to on any level, least of all, physically. According to the media "buzz" Azan is a professional "gigolo" type who's bright enough to keep multiple women interested enough in him (for reasons I cannot fathom...but that's just me) to financially support him in various ways. Is he making any $$ from this series? I doubt it. Maybe his whole con is to gain world-wide attention and publicity from this gig (the show) and build on his reputation as a "ladies man" to possibly land a woman to wed who is much more attractive and at least somewhat better able to support him (maybe wealthy family) for now and in the years to come...there may be a method to his "madmess!!"

I saw 2 shows but for some reason that was it here on my Cox Cable in Phx, AZ. I FF'd several weeks and there were no more airings of the show. I thought it was a refreshing take on interesting recipes in a farm setting. The one thing that I kind of cringed at was her husband working on machinery with grease-laden hands being handed her version of a melted cheese sandwich. I thought she could have included a wet wipe first!

I think Sean should be placed in a long-term care facility where he can wile away his time on a controlled diet, doing his crocheting and watching TV. It is very costly; however, with his acute needs I think that is the most efficient way to go. Chances are, if he doesn't thrive there, he will likely reach the end of his life in a dignified way. I think any other more aggressive approaches (like therapy and skills training) is a total waste of time for Sean. I think the assessment piece alone is very costly and has little to no chance of success. I don't see him deviating much from the lifestyle he had with his mother (with the exception of the calorie level) so just assisting him to live with a very basic lifestyle is the best he probably can do. Also, unlike assanti (and some other agitators) Sean has a more placid personality so he would not likely be a challenge to the management staff at the care facility.

What about all the $$$ he makes doing the show. At first I heard it was $1K per episode ($4K/month); however, then I read that for the known "talent" their take this year is more. Same would go for Nicole. This would be sufficient $$ for them to survive. I also saw that Annie had an Instagram account and there was a pic of her sipping an "umbrella drink" in Hawaii after it said they visited Las Vegas. Maybe the entire plot line of "poverty" is producer driven to add to the drama. Also with Nicole.

I definitely believe she weighs about 190 and I also agree her clothes are too tight and very unflattering. I never got the sense that molly had any "body issues" whatsoever. She seems quite pleased with her size and shape. I guess she's a "type" that certain men are drawn to...she certainly doesn't seem to have any trouble attracting a certain caliber of "men." LOL...

I think the entire family has gotten so wealthy from proceeds of filming this show (I bet their participation fees for appearing in each episode is increased every year) it is sufficient for them to take for granted that someone will be hired to clean up the party for Amy (and Matt). Maybe Tory has no immediate plans to return to teaching and the other three show no signs of engaging in meaningful "work" because they believe filming the show is their "work." Does anyone know how much $$$ each receives per episode? I'm assuming they have been on the air so long that they have very competent agents, financial planners and household staff and have amassed quite a nice "next egg" (in addition to the amount the farm would probably bring on the open market with the prices of real estate in the US today).

Why wouldn't Chantel be on the receiving end of Federal Student loans and grants (especially for studies in the medical field that are in high demand) that include amounts for books, housing, transportation and a number of other things. My understanding is that a HIGH percentage of students qualify for these loans/grants.

Also, she had no tattoos!!!

I read upthread somewhere that Jimmy was engaged for 7 years to a woman with 4 children who passed away a short time prior to him reconnecting with Erica. There was even a link to a Gofundme page for the deceased fiance's family.

I felt happy watching Erica's story unfold in the follow-up and discerned true caring and commitment from Jimmy. For whatever reason, their paths seemed to cross at the most appropriate time in both their lives and they seem to have the foundation for a healthy relationship. I, too, remarked to myself that Jimmy seems very "normal", employable, even tempered and affectionate toward Erica despite her unique challenges. Of all the shows this season (including the "where are they now" segments) Erica's story was the most satisfying to me. I truly wish them the best of luck and I hope we can see her "final reveal" when the huge stomach overhang is removed!!

I believe I read that nicole's grandfather's church owns the room where she and Mae live (in squalor) and charges her no rent.

I had the fleeting thought of whether the individual providing the "sperm" for the creation of the precious little girl May has any knowledge of what's going on with her through viewing the show.

I completely AGREE!! This latest family was the absolute EPITOME of how far the show seems to have descended into predictable weight-loss failure!! I believe this started with the Asanti boys and the HUGE ratings they produced. With the exception of James (the one with the prosthetic leg), I can't recall even ONE participant in the latest season that showed any reasonable chance of success. Maybe they think that's what the audience wants???

I was interested in the fact that Roshonda put quite a bit of emphasis on her appearance, irrespective of her massive weight. I noticed her hair was styled and she had elaborate mani/pedi polishes (and maybe decals??) She also had the latest styles in clothing in a variety of fashions. Brandi and Clarence, on the other hand, both seemed to pay minimal attention to keeping themselves groomed as well as Roshonda did. It seemed almost counter-intuitive that Roshonda was the heaviest of the three. I got the overall impression that none of the 3 seemed to possess the burning desire to renounce her/his lifetime passion and romance with all the foods that got them to the weight they were. When you get right down to reality the massive changes these 3 would have to make AND SUSTAIN would be so drastic I'm not sure their commitment could ever achieve more than a "yo-yo" boomerang where at best they would lose weight only to gain it back when the slightest setback (read that REAL LIFE) kicked in.