S09.E09: Isaac's Story LIVE CHAT

[poeticlicensed]

1 minute ago, hookedontv said:

Really? Dang it. 

We went total streaming a couple of years ago. Half the price of cable, way more control. 

[Guest]

Color me shocked that when Dr Paradise asked Isaac to tell him about himself that the first thing he didn't say was, "My mother has cancer."

[hookedontv]

I know the whole family needs therapy but Jesus Christ, he needs a session by himself first. The codependency is out of control. 

[umgoblue]

I got a text from Lola. She's fine. 

She is not dealing with these non-masked folks, seated less than 6 ft away from each other in the middle of pandemic.

Carry on...

[Arynm]

I don't think Isaac goes anywhere without his mommy

[sainte-chapelle]

1 minute ago, hookedontv said:

Really? Dang it. 

I think that is what the ad said. A lot of the true crime shows moved to Discovery Plus....which I can’t get even if I wanted to because it is not available in Canada. Poor business model.

[ams1001]

Of course he played the tuba...

[DropTheSoap]

1 minute ago, ShortyMac said:

Ugh, Isaac needs to do therapy alone, not with his parents.

He needs both. 

[aliya]

Just now, Twopper said:

My bad.   He would have to take two trains to do this.   Only the Sunset Lmt goes to houston now.   I love riding the Sunset Limited, but I haven't been on it recently. 

There is something called a megabus, but I am not sure how it works.  Just seems like there should be better options than a cab.

I've taken the Megabus from Iowa City to Chicago a couple of times. It's very nice. Wi-fi. Big seats. I'd do it again, but it looks like they've moved the stop in Chicago. Looks a little sketchy. The previous stop was near the train station, so there were a lot of people.

[Concerned]

The fat kid played the tuba in the marching band. He had a tuba scholarship to college.

[Suzywriter]

5 minutes ago, poeticlicensed said:

We went total streaming a couple of years ago. Half the price of cable, way more control. 

I was going to ask how one does that, then I realized that I've been doing it for 3 years also. 

[ams1001]

13 minutes ago, Suzywriter said:

I bet Mama could manage to stand up long enough to cook a meal. 

She doesn't even need to. He cooks at the table; so can she.

[poeticlicensed]

Just now, Suzywriter said:

I was going to ask how one does that, then I realized that I've been doing it for 3 years also. 

Yup. All you need is internet and a streaming device. 

[Guest]

OK. Time for me to judge: His mother is a terrible mother. The first thing she should have said to Isaac when he was the "first" to show up at her bedside? "Why are you here? Get your fat ass back to school." 

[libgirl2]

2 minutes ago, poeticlicensed said:

We went total streaming a couple of years ago. Half the price of cable, way more control. 

WE planned on it but don't want to go in right now to cancel our cable. 

[Chicklet]

How can that tuba fit him anymore? I think wearing it around his neck might defeat the purpose.

[DropTheSoap]

2 minutes ago, aliya said:

I've taken the Megabus from Iowa City to Chicago a couple of times. It's very nice. Wi-fi. Big seats. I'd do it again, but it looks like they've moved the stop in Chicago. Looks a little sketchy. The previous stop was near the train station, so there were a lot of people.

New stops just a little further south. It’s not bad. 

[hookedontv]

1 minute ago, Giant Misfit said:

OK. Time for me to judge: His mother is a terrible mother. The first thing she should have said to Isaac when he was the "first" to show up at her bedside? "Why are you here? Get your fat ass back to school." 

^^^ This. 

[ams1001]

Wow, that is some belt buckle!

At least he's under 500?

[ShortyMac]

Only lost 34...

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, Giant Misfit said:

OK. Time for me to judge: His mother is a terrible mother. The first thing she should have said to Isaac when he was the "first" to show up at her bedside? "Why are you here? Get your fat ass back to school." 

THIS. I cannot believe her. She's reveling in the fact that Isaac has given up his whole life and future to "take care" of her. She is the worst. 

[Floatingbison]

Ten months and he hasn't even lost 100 lbs.   Dis is no good.

[mk828]

10 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said:

You guys. This mug is on Etsy. And it's soon gonna be IN MY HOUSE.

 

Need this to go along with my magnet!! 

[DropTheSoap]

1 minute ago, Chicklet said:

How can that tuba fit him anymore? I think wearing it around his neck might defeat the purpose.

That’s a sousaphone. Tuba can be held. 

[mmecorday]

I'm so bored I'm doing menu planning in my head for the rest of the week.

[fonfereksglen]

Dad's belt buckle weighs more than dad!

[sainte-chapelle]

5 minutes ago, aliya said:

I've taken the Megabus from Iowa City to Chicago a couple of times. It's very nice. Wi-fi. Big seats. I'd do it again, but it looks like they've moved the stop in Chicago. Looks a little sketchy. The previous stop was near the train station, so there were a lot of people.

My mega bus to Buffalo crashed...I am not kidding. It was fine, he got the bus out of the ditch and continued on.  When we arrived at the depot for our ride back the bus was over an hour late and when we kept asking where the bus was we were met with a shrug. Let me tell you the Buffalo bus depot is fucking scary at night. We were going to give up and get a hotel but finally the bus arrived without explanation or apology. Never again with mega bus.

Edited February 18, 2021 by sainte-chapelle

[MsVixen]

I don't care if Mom has cancer.  She still is a HUGE Heifer and has NOT missed any meals!

[poeticlicensed]

My daughter  played in the marching band in a large university in the south. Its really physically demanding and she played the piccolo lol. The kids had to run and exercise as part of the training. No way could he hack it in his condition. 

[umgoblue]

Just now, ams1001 said:

Wow, that is some belt buckle!

At least he's under 500?

You sure are being magnanimous!!  😂🤣

I appreciate you!

[Pepper Mostly]

Isaac: "I've been a little stricter"

Pepper Mostly: OH FOR FUCKS SAKE ISAAC! WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET THROUGH TO YOU??

[hookedontv]

Did Mother Isaac say “extrasizes” instead of “exercises”? 

[7EasyPayments]

The tinkling music after he lost 34 pounds. Cheesy.

[Miracle Maxie]

I’m becoming convinced that the mothers of the Poundticipants are watching Sean’s episodes and taking his mother as a role model. 

[fonfereksglen]

Just now, DropTheSoap said:

That’s a sousaphone. Tuba can be held. 

Sousaphone is for marching.  Tuba is for concert and symphonic  band.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, mk828 said:

Need this to go along with my magnet!! 

YESSS! It's got "Ow! Ma leg!" on it *AND* "Nurse Grumpy." I can't stop laughing at it.

[nokat]

1 hour ago, Twopper said:

Howdy pounders!! how y'all doin'?  

Eating habit for Ash Wednesday was crab cakes, English peas, and sweet potatoes with butter and cinnamon. 

I have given up hoping for a success.   I well settle for the poundticipant just not being a total failure.

I'm trying to not be envious.

[umgoblue]

Just now, hookedontv said:

Did Mother Isaac say “extrasizes” instead of “exercises”? 

She said SUPERsizes...all his meals at McDonald's.

[Hellga]

Don't lie to yourself, Isaac.  Music was never your big passion.  Food is.  And mama's guilt trips.

[dreadfulLeigh]

By some miracle, I was actually out of my house for most of the day (suck on that COVID—I’m immuno-compromised, so I’ve been pretty stitch at isolating) and haven’t had time to cook this pot roast I’ve had marinating for 2 fucking days. Genius me decided to cook it now so it finally be cooked. It smells fucking delicious and I’m getting hungry. 

[Pepper Mostly]

11 minutes ago, ams1001 said:

My grandmother would call a taxi service if no one could drive her. Didn't need to very often, but the option was there.

My city's experimenting with lots of alternatives for residents. We just got a thing called "Salem Skipper" which will take people around town for $2 a ride. I haven't tried it yet but it looks awesome. 

[katy]

I think Dr. Now understands the family dynamics and is giving some positivity to Isaac instead of getting annoyed.

[MsVixen]

Just curious.  A friend who had bariatric surgery started out at 480 and only had to lost 10 % of his weight to get the surgery.  Why does Isaac have to lose 100+ pounds?

[Hellga]

2 minutes ago, poeticlicensed said:

My daughter  played in the marching band in a large university in the south. Its really physically demanding and she played the piccolo lol. The kids had to run and exercise as part of the training. No way could he hack it in his condition. 

An in the south the climate is brutal for any physical activity outside.  I refuse to be physically active when it's over 85, and generally prefer it to be under 72. 

[dreadfulLeigh]

I though his mom was saying “bed snacks”. Like he’s pushing away the bed snacks and now only have healthy ones (in bed) 😂 

[Suzywriter]

8 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

THIS. I cannot believe her. She's reveling in the fact that Isaac has given up his whole life and future to "take care" of her. She is the worst. 

Hmm. I'm curious about this dynamic. My mother used to brag about things that she gave up for HER FAMILY. Singing, performing...she always said it like we should be ashamed that WE were not that loyal.  Seems like it's a point of pride for some people.

[aliya]

3 minutes ago, poeticlicensed said:

My daughter  played in the marching band in a large university in the south. Its really physically demanding and she played the piccolo lol. The kids had to run and exercise as part of the training. No way could he hack it in his condition. 

I knew someone who played in Michigan's band (Go Blue!). He said it was common for kids to throw up during practices. It's not for the physically weak. Maybe he can play in a regular band; many schools have several different types of musical groups.

[poeticlicensed]

Mom is the worst. She will hang on to him. If she gave a shit, there wouldn't be any snacks to reach for. She's like the abusive husband who wants to keep his wife fat so she won't leave him .

[Chicklet]

Ah Sousaphone, too many letters, tuba is easier to spell, I was a pianist and woefully ignorant of any shiny metal instrument.

[dreadfulLeigh]

2 minutes ago, Hellga said:

An in the south the climate is brutal for any physical activity outside.  I refuse to be physically active when it's over 85, and generally prefer it to be under 72. 

It sure wasn’t a coincidence that I quit band/marching band when we moved to Georgia. 

Edited February 18, 2021 by dreadfulLeigh