S05.E04: Kirsten's Story

[AmandaPanda]

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Kirsten is close to losing all her mobility, and while she's trying to control of her obesity, she's also in danger of losing her troubled son.

[Armchair Critic]

Just starting and it looks like we've got a whiner....

[Dharma]

Oh my. A history of food and drug addiction. Just watching a wee bit and her emotional reaction to stress shows she is likely stunted in her emotional development. I am hoping there is good news throughout this episode especially since she has two children even though she has not raised them.

[Threnners]

Wait, the son is supposed to be troubled?  Because that's not the impression I'm getting here at all.

[okerry]

She is one of the worst cases we've seen. I'll bet she's going to fight tooth and nail. The addiction is severe, both drug and food. And her family is completely cowed.

[whydoiwatch]

I bet whoever loaned them the van for the trip to Houston regrets it. No good deed goes unpunished. 

[okerry]

15 minutes ago, Threnners said:

Wait, the son is supposed to be troubled?  Because that's not the impression I'm getting here at all.

About halfway through the show, it's looking like he's not "troubled" as much as he is emotionally abused. They left him with her in Houston to be her sole caretaker!

p.s. With no evidence at all, my first thought on seeing her father was that he's an alcoholic. Not sure why.

[Azubah]

WOW these people are unlikable. What a nightmare being trapped in that family.

[Dharma]

They left a 14 year to take care of the mother who cannot take care of herself?! Are they put of their minds???

[Azubah]

A 14-year-old who was abandoned by her and hates her guts! Good choice!

[fonfereksglen]

Just now, Dharma said:

They left a 14 year to take care of the mother who cannot take care of herself?! Are they put of their minds???

A 14 year old who is going through a voice change and obviously, rapid physical maturity.  And has been sleeping in the same room with his mother who has undoubtedly exposed every part of her body right in front of him for years.  This is CHILD ABUSE.

[Armchair Critic]

Nico better not be too sassy, fat town is a short trip for him. He already is a little chubby and has bad eating habits.

[genieray]

Okay I am a long time lurker but I had to make an account to say this girl and her entire family are truly insufferable. Have we ever seen a patient on this show cry and have so many tantrums in the first hour alone??! She's like a freaking toddler. 

[Azubah]

Also -- shouldn't he be in school?

[CouchTater]

She has such a "fat" voice. 

Im only about 15 minutes in, but I don't like her. 

[MrsRopersCaftan]

2 minutes ago, genieray said:

Okay I am a long time lurker but I had to make an account to say this girl and her entire family are truly insufferable. Have we ever seen a patient on this show cry and have so many tantrums in the first hour alone??! She's like a freaking toddler. 

Me too! I have never disliked anyone on this show as much as I dislike her.  I feel so sorry for her son.  I can't believe they would leave this poor kid alone with her while they went back to Washington.  Gee, I can't imagine why a teenage boy would possibly be resentful of being handed THAT responsibility.

If Kirsten's not careful, she's gonna drown in her own tears.  She cries nonstop.  It's not an endearing quality in an adult.

[Azubah]

Well, she clearly needs anti-depressants. Like, yesterday. Or 20 years ago.

And what's the deal with her bra straps?

[poeticlicensed]

Omg the whining and crying and bitching when everyone is trying to help her. I'm with Nico, put me on a plane outta there!

[kgg]

9 minutes ago, CouchTater said:

She has such a "fat" voice. 

Not watching the episode yet, but I'm picturing Bart Simpson "I wash myself with a rag on a stick."

[Azubah]

I didn't actually know you could survive with all your internal organs so completely displaced like that.

[CouchTater]

2 minutes ago, kgg said:

Not watching the episode yet, but I'm picturing Bart Simpson "I wash myself with a rag on a stick."

Yes KGG!!!  That's exactly what it sounds like!!

[kgg]

Just now, CouchTater said:

Yes KGG!!!  That's exactly what it sounds like!!

Something to look forward to!  And as much as I loathe Penny, I have been waiting with baited breath for another one.  And this Kirsten character seems promising.

[aliya]

6 minutes ago, poeticlicensed said:

Omg the whining and crying and bitching when everyone is trying to help her. I'm with Nico, put me on a plane outta there!

I'm ashamed to admit I told the TV, "Will you please shut up?"  Gosh, is she annoying.

[MrsRopersCaftan]

Kirsten has 99 problems, and not a single one of them is her fault.

[okerry]

15 minutes ago, Azubah said:

Well, she clearly needs anti-depressants. Like, yesterday. Or 20 years ago.

I've wondered, too, whether a course of anti-depressants and/or appetite suppressants would help any of these patients while preparing for their surgery.

The mother, I think, has been completely beaten down (at least emotionally) by both her husband and her daughter. She will do anything to placate them and it's become normal to her. Man, all of these people need serious help. It's not just Kirsten.

[whydoiwatch]

Not sure I can finish this episode, she is nasty. 

[Kelly]

Very hard to feel sympathy for Kirsten.  She is just full of excuses.  Her parents contributed to this, and really "created a monster".  She really acts like a child.  Not a 38 year old woman.. 

[MrsClaus]

OMG, I've had the tv muted for much of this.  Sounds like it was a good choice.  What a whiner.

[DC Gal in VA]

Another very, very long time lurker decloaking here. Can somebody please get me a glass bottle of wine to go with that WHINE!?

I loved how she whined about nobody understanding or caring about her situation. I yelled at the TV "Hey dimwit, what exactly do you call driving your crybaby self for FIVE freakin days to get help for you!!!" And it was downright scary how quickly she wolfed down that drive-through sandwich. Kinda puts lovely Twitney on MBFFL to shame. Kinda.

As Arnold said, "I'll be back."

[Tiramisu]

I never thought this show would ever find someone even more unlikeable than Penny.  She's even more hopeless too.

[rlc]

How old is Kirsten?

[aliya]

Oh my gosh, will no one rid me of this whining bitch? 

While I'm typing, "Now I'm on suicide watch!"  hahahahaha.

[Azubah]

She's 38.

[Threnners]

Wow, that's the first time I've seen Dr. Now make a "Are you fucking kidding me?" face  when she asked for the turkey sandwich.

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Edited January 26, 2017 by Threnners

[poeticlicensed]

The look on Dr. Nows face when she asked for a turkey sandwich was priceless

Edited January 26, 2017 by poeticlicensed

[Kelly]

1 minute ago, rlc said:

How old is Kirsten?

At the beginning of the episode - it showed her age (38) and weight (612).

[Ms. Bubba]

I agree, SO annoying. I would not put up with that kind of attitude from a family member. I was surprised she did so well losing the initial 50 pounds.

[MrsClaus]

Was I the only one who laughed when she said if they didn't feed her she was leaving?  She has no energy and can't get out of bed.  How does she think she's going to leave?

[genieray]

I have to admit I laughed out loud a little when she said "I just want to go to sleep and not wake up" and the exasperated doctor (nurse? Idk) just clearly could not find a f*ck to give and just blankly was like "...don't say that."  

[Dharma]

33 minutes ago, genieray said:

Okay I am a long time lurker but I had to make an account to say this girl and her entire family are truly insufferable. Have we ever seen a patient on this show cry and have so many tantrums in the first hour alone??! She's like a freaking toddler. 

Me as well, more or less. I think all the years I have watched this show I have posted here 2 or 3 times but this episode inspired me because I don't recall someone with a drug addiction, could be wrong. She does act like a child especially with her mom.

[liammaam]

I keep saying to the tv, "shut UP, already!" Haven't hated watching someone like this since Penny. 

2 minutes ago, Dharma said:

Me as well, more or less. I think all the years I have watched this show I have posted here 2 or 3 times but this episode inspired me because I don't recall someone with a drug addiction, could be wrong. She does act like a child especially with her mom.

You should check out Penny's episode. No drugs but she was a hellbeast, and insisted on doing it "her way." You can imagine how well that went...

[Threnners]

You mean your weight gain?

[MrsClaus]

Well I'm going to hell in a handbasket.  Her mom should have had the surgery instead of her.  She probably would have benefited more from it.

[Kelly]

Just now, MrsClaus said:

Was I the only one who laughed when she said if they didn't feed her she was leaving?  She has no energy and can't get out of bed.  How does she think she's going to leave?

Exactly

I also eyerolled when she was annoyed that her mom wouldnt bring her food at the hospital - that when her mom needs to go to a nursing home, shes gonna find the worst one for her mom (I'Im paraphrasing, I believe she said "scuzzy").  Kirsten is going to end up in a home sooner than her mother!

[Tiramisu]

I'm no psychologist but I really believe her personality disorder will guarantee her failure in weight loss & maintenance.  She may eat less but she'll still eat forbidden foods

[whydoiwatch]

Hope she doesn't sit or fall on that little dog. I have never heard so many excuses in my life.

[Threnners]

I honestly thought she needs the cone of shame more than the dog did.   I have never found anyone on this show this insufferable.

[okerry]

Is it possible that she is still addicted to some sort of drugs - possibly painkillers - but we're not being shown that?

[mamadrama]

19 minutes ago, okerry said:

I've wondered, too, whether a course of anti-depressants and/or appetite suppressants would help any of these patients while preparing for their surgery.

Dr Now prescribes supressants; it was revealed on last week's episode.

I am 20 minutes into this and already grinding my teeth from the whining.

[Azubah]

1 minute ago, mamadrama said:

Dr Now prescribes supressants; it was revealed on last week's episode.

It was? I missed that.