S10.E08: James B's Journey LIVE CHAT

[Pepper Mostly]

Oh, here we go. "there's a lot going on so I can't do the diet". 

[TazDevil]

He doesn't look any smaller even though he says he's staying on track.

[catlover79]

Just now, Pepper Mostly said:

I like Cheyenne. She's like the anti-Sharon.

I do, too. I still think Dr. Now should hire Sharon to scare patients into sticking to their diets. 😳

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, sagittarius sue said:

Did you, or are you still working on it?  It took me several attempts.

Oh, I quit over 20 years ago. But I do have one every now and then now. 

[mmecorday]

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I drank my carbs today 😂 

The gifts I got at work today were all cat and wine related.

[ams1001]

There's gotta be somewhere in NY he can get weighed..

[dreadfulLeigh]

Sorry, in no way does the death of your absentee father prevent you from driving back down to Texas. You can process grief and trauma in the car. 

[umgoblue]

I was just about to type...

My dad died and so I ate.  But he surprised me with I am staying on track. And he scheduled a telehealth appointment when he couldn't be there physically.

Might we actually have a success...as defined by actually getting the surgery? (I know a low bar)...

But before I could finish typing this and posting, he is now trotting out the bullshit tropes that we have heard time and time again.  Now I am not sure.

 

[aliya]

So his father died, the father was not in his life very much, but he needs another month before seeing Dr Now. Call me hardhearted, but why? He's not settling the estate, maybe cleaning out a house, etc. I bet he can't physically get to the funeral. Tough it out, dude, and get on a scale. 

[catlover79]

1 minute ago, mmecorday said:

The gifts I got at work today were all cat and wine related.

Just don't get the two confused. 😉😂

[String Theory]

16 minutes ago, Eldemarge said:

My friend just offered her very nice Brooklyn apartment to me to stay in next year when she goes on her sabbatical and I have the option to work remote.  My FIRST thought was all the awesome bagels I will have access to.  This could either be awesome or a terrible mistake.

Go!  You'll probably be walking more, when I lived there I lost 20 lbs in the six months I was there.  Have a fabulous time!

Zabars has great bagels btw!

Edited December 23, 2021 by String Theory

[Pepper Mostly]

Just now, dreadfulLeigh said:

Sorry, in no way does the death of your absentee father prevent you from driving back down to Texas. You can process grief and trauma in the car. 

Its in the rules. The fatties have to find a reason not to go to at least one appointment. Conflict!

[MsVixen]

1 minute ago, Pepper Mostly said:

Oh, I quit over 20 years ago. But I do have one every now and then now. 

Pepper, I'm so jealous.  I really don't think I could ever have another on.

[sainte-chapelle]

Just now, mmecorday said:

The gifts I got at work today were all cat and wine related.

She likes carbs too

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, aliya said:

So his father died, the father was not in his life very much, but he needs another month before seeing Dr Now. Call me hardhearted, but why? He's not settling the estate, maybe cleaning out a house, etc. I bet he can't physically get to the funeral. Tough it out, dude, and get on a scale. 

This baffles me too. He says "I have to be there for my mother". HOW? Does he go to her house and sit with her? I bet no. He can talk to her on the phone in the car. 

[sagittarius sue]

3 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

Oh, I quit over 20 years ago. But I do have one every now and then now. 

I quit 19 years ago with nicotine lozenges.  I still have one of them occasionally, but no interest in cigarettes.

[Kid]

I find it interesting that the remainder of his family is thin.  Usually on this show, the whole family is fat.

[sainte-chapelle]

3 minutes ago, aliya said:

So his father died, the father was not in his life very much, but he needs another month before seeing Dr Now. Call me hardhearted, but why? He's not settling the estate, maybe cleaning out a house, etc. I bet he can't physically get to the funeral. Tough it out, dude, and get on a scale. 

I was very close to my dad and I was heartbroken when he died and I still am…it isn’t an excuse to indulge in addiction 

Edited December 23, 2021 by sainte-chapelle

[Splashes]

Has anyone tried that golo thing I see advertised? Does it actually help?

[babyhouseman]

He's sad because his father died eating red velvet cake.

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, MsVixen said:

Pepper, I'm so jealous.  I really don't think I could ever have another on.

I always said once I retired I would have an occasional cig without guilt. They're too expensive nowadays for me to ever be tempted back. And you can't even buy menthols in Massachusetts now! 

[umgoblue]

Just now, Pepper Mostly said:

This baffles me too. He says "I have to be there for my mother". HOW? Does he go to her house and sit with her? I bet no. He can talk to her on the phone in the car. 

That's how I felt too.  But why would he need to be there for his mother?  Since he and his father are estranged, did I miss that his parents were still together and she was somehow distraught?

[sagittarius sue]

2 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

She likes carbs too

What a beauty!

[Eldemarge]

Just now, Kid said:

I find it interesting that the remainder of his family is thin.  Usually on this show, the whole family is fat.

I mean, they do have that full-time job of running all over the neighborhood getting him food and then climbing all those stairs... And probably also cleaning up his apartment.  I could see all that burning some major calories.

[MsVixen]

They're showing a jewelry store ad here and their diamond earrings are a little out of my range.

[Suzywriter]

14 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

I said the same about quitting smoking. 

Me too, and it was the longest 2 years of my life. 
It's been 18 years now, but that first two were so painful. I craved. Oh, I craved. 

Edited December 23, 2021 by Suzywriter

[Auntie Anxiety]

Cheyenne should get paid for being his caretaker.

[umgoblue]

Just now, babyhouseman said:

He's sad because his father died eating red velvet cake.

And because his dad didn't bequeath that cake to James in will!!!🤣

[MsVixen]

Just now, Auntie Anxiety said:

Cheyenne should get paid for being his caretaker.

She probably is his designated caretaker and is getting paid.

[Pepper Mostly]

9 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

Yea parents death is rough.

Hugs, friend. 

[Lillith]

I really like Cheyenne. 

[Pepper Mostly]

See? Seasoning! 

[ams1001]

Two missed appointments...

[sainte-chapelle]

Just now, Pepper Mostly said:

Hugs, friend. 

Thank you, the first Christmas season is very hard. It is a big deal in my small family circle.

[Auntie Anxiety]

I’m still waiting for evidence that his family needed him.

[catlover79]

The word "know" was spelled "konw" on Cheyenne's shirt. 😳😡

[umgoblue]

I told Dr. Now that I couldn't make the appointment that is NEXT WEEK!!

My family needs to me...to do what, exactly, I am not sure.

[crazycatlady58]

Even if you are not close to that parent the fact that they are dead means there is no hope you will ever be close. Yes, even then it's hard.

[TazDevil]

Postponing another appt??  Dis not a good sichuashun...

Edited December 23, 2021 by TazDevil

[dreadfulLeigh]

Wow, this started out so promising. 

[Kid]

I’m sorry, but I thought the father was not around. So I’m not understanding why is the family all grieving and why do they need his support so much for a man who was never there. What am I missing?

Edited December 23, 2021 by Kid

[MsVixen]

If James had a 9 to 5 job, he would NOT be able to extend his away time.  He's just milking this shit.....

[Pepper Mostly]

2 minutes ago, Suzywriter said:

Me too, and it was the longest 2 years of my life. 
It's been 18 years now, but that first two were so painful. I craved. Oh, I craved. 

Oh, I quit with Welbutrin and it was surprisingly easy. thank goodness, because I LOVED smoking.

[sainte-chapelle]

1 minute ago, Pepper Mostly said:

See? Seasoning! 

When I add hot sauce I find I eat less.I also eat less when I prepare my meals and need to make my own snacks.

[DropTheSoap]

5 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

I was very close to my dad and I was heartbroken when he died and I still am…it isn’t an excuse to indulge in addiction 

I'm with ya. Lost mom last year, and a brother this year. 

Holidays are tough.

[CrazyInAlabama]

I suspect James is grieving what he wanted their relationship to be, not the actual loss.      But, he needed to get back to Dr. Now's office.     

That's an awful lot of chicken for 400 calories, especially since she put butter in the pan.  

Month 1-625

Month 3-cancelled appointment

Month 4-cancelled appointment.

Half way through the episode, and no other appointments. 

[String Theory]

4 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

Oh, I quit over 20 years ago. But I do have one every now and then now. 

Quitting (30+ yrs now) was the hardest thing I've ever done.  Once in a great while I'll get in the car after a stressful day & still crave one.

I lost both of my parents to lung cancer, (my mom hadn't smoked for 20 yrs prior to her dx).it's an ugly way to die......

Back OT, my faith in James is getting shaky. I don't think Dr. Now will see anything "proactive" in canceling his appt again!

[aliya]

Jeez. People in the workplace get 3 days for funeral leave. Maybe you take a week if you have the vacation time. As usual, these people are weak. They can't handle the slightest bit of stress or difficulty. No sympathy.

[Suzywriter]

9 minutes ago, MsVixen said:

Pepper, I'm so jealous.  I really don't think I could ever have another on.

Ditto.

[Auntie Anxiety]

Dr. Now is not going to be a happy camper. Sharon makes a cameo appearance.