PrincessPurrsALot May 31, 2017 Share May 31, 2017 Quote Surgery enabled Laura's independence but the complications nearly killed her and she's terrified about the next skin surgery. Chay revealed to her family she was transgender but living life as an overweight woman; can she stick to her weight loss journey? As many of you are aware, one of the My 600 Lb. Life participants featured in this episode came out as a transgender woman in her previous follow up episode. The episode title identifies her as Chay. However, in the last update, she asked to be called Lola. Our goal is to make sure we offer her a baseline level of respect -- not only for her but for anyone dealing with issues of self-identification and a sense of one's self. Chay is now Lola. Lola is a she. She is a woman. She uses the pronouns she/her/hers. At PTV we encourage reading the GLAAD reference guide. The key thing to remember is we will not debate her gender identity; we will not support transphobic comments. Hate speech is, as always, out. Does that end the snark? Of course not. After all, we can still snark about the number of times she says “journey” or “I’m going to do it my way” or she puts on 30 pounds while “following the plan.” Everything else is fair play. Seriously, with all the name choices available, she picked Lola. That’s snark-worthy right there. P.S. During the episode we learn that Chay has chosen to drop Lola and use Chay instead. So Chay is okay. She is Chay. 9 Link to comment
Armchair Critic June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Cake your makeup on and get dressed in granny's finest frock because here we go with Laura and Lola (Chay)..... 6 Link to comment
okerry June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Hah y'all doin'? Got those pants off and snacks at the ready? 5 Link to comment
Azubah June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 My neighbor just asked me over for a glass of wine and a chat, and I'm all, "No thanks, I've got dinner in the oven" but really I'm thinking, IT'S MY 600 LB LIFE, I have to get back to my TV!!" 12 Link to comment
OSM Mom June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Hi everyone! Got my ice cream and I'm ready to snark!! Hi Momma A!! 5 Link to comment
notyrmomma June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Now I have the song Copa Cabana stuck in my head...Her name was Lola, she was a show girl... 8 Link to comment
hoosiermom June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 I had to soak my panties with kerosene. Ran out of gasoline. Used it in my lawnmower 7 Link to comment
OSM Mom June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Just now, okerry said: And how is your eating habit this week? Not good! We had tacos for dinner and ice cream for dessert! Dr Now would not be happy. 1 Link to comment
LookABird June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Is it bad that someone weighing under 600 pounds seems like a lightweight? :) 4 Link to comment
55Unicorns June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, okerry said: Hah y'all doin'? Got those pants off and snacks at the ready? PANTS OFF, CHECK! Lemon pie? CHECK! YO MAMA, you there!! 5 Link to comment
Anchorabu June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Hey all!! Mom says hi! She had 2 dr appts today and am getting her settled! Back to snark in a bit! 8 Link to comment
notyrmomma June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 1 minute ago, MGodfrey said: I heard Sean's mom died. yes, she did. I also hear Sean is not taking it well. 2 Link to comment
Ellie Godfrey June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, notyrmomma said: Now I have the song Copa Cabana stuck in my head...Her name was Lola, she was a show girl... As an alternate, you could try The Kinks' Lola. 8 Link to comment
Armchair Critic June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 1 minute ago, poeticlicensed said: Trying to remember Laura. Think of Laura laugh don't cry (ha! made me think of Christopher Cross) 3 Link to comment
CouchTater June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 (edited) Hey everyone. Who's Sean? I can't remember him. Except for a few true standouts, most of the 600-lb'ers blur into 1 big blob for me. Edited June 1, 2017 by CouchTater 3 Link to comment
55Unicorns June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Anchorabu said: Hey all!! Mom says hi! She had 2 dr appts today and am getting her settled! Back to snark in a bit! "Snarkety snark" YO MAMA!! 2 Link to comment
DC Gal in VA June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Pull out your plastic knives and paper plates, and open up your cans of "uh-oh, SpaghettiOs" like so many if our 600 pound families, and let's get this party started! Hey my peeps! Now, where's our emcee, Mama Anchorabu? 7 Link to comment
notyrmomma June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Just now, CouchTater said: Hey everyone. Who's Sean? I can't remember him. Except for a few true standouts, most of the 60-lb'ers blur into 1 big blob for me. he was the one who's mom we dubbed as "munchausen mom" (which is pretty shitty since she's dead now). Dr Now kept yelling at her when Sean kept gaining weight. Poor Laura, she has a "comb over" hairstyle 7 Link to comment
LookABird June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Such a dramatic difference in Laura's face! 3 Link to comment
Ellie Godfrey June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, CouchTater said: Hey everyone. Who's Sean? I can't remember him. Except for a few true standouts, most of the 60-lb'ers blur into 1 big blob for me. Sean's the 20 something y/o with the Munchausen mommy. 2 Link to comment
CouchTater June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Just now, notyrmomma said: he was the one who's mom we dubbed as "munchausen mom" (which is pretty shitty since she's dead now). Dr Now kept yelling at her when Sean kept gaining weight. Thanks notyrmomma. Oh, yeah, I remember now! Wasn't she hospitalized at the end of his episode? Link to comment
Azubah June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 1 minute ago, notyrmomma said: Poor Laura, she has a "comb over" hairstyle And combined with her low hairline, is really unfortunate. 4 Link to comment
55Unicorns June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Is there a connection to obese women and hair loss? Half of them are bald on top. 3 Link to comment
Azubah June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Just now, 55Unicorns said: Is there a connection to obese women and hair loss? Half of them are bald on top. Hair loss after bariatric surgery is common. 1 Link to comment
Smoothcoat June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 How did you guys hear about Sean's mom??? Laura looks better. Bring on Lola! Link to comment
CouchTater June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Just now, 55Unicorns said: Is there a connection to obese women and hair loss? Half of them are bald on top. I think the lack of nutrients post-surgery affects hair loss. 2 Link to comment
notyrmomma June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Just now, CouchTater said: Thanks notyrmomma. Oh, yeah, I remember now! Wasn't she hospitalized at the end of his episode? yes, and some speculated (ok, me) that she didn't want to be on the show anymore. Nope, she was really sick and dying. I believe she died of kidney failure. Link to comment
55Unicorns June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Just now, Azubah said: Hair loss after bariatric surgery is common. ...but she was like that before the weight loss... 1 Link to comment
Miracle Maxie June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Hey y'all! A little late but playing catch up on the DVR. 3 Link to comment
DC Gal in VA June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, CouchTater said: Hey everyone. Who's Sean? I can't remember him. Except for a few true standouts, most of the 60-lb'ers blur into 1 big blob for me. How did you miss him? He started out at 919 pounds, went home to lose weight, and blew up to 1,003 pounds. Uber big blob in his first episode. 2 Link to comment
okerry June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Hold on to your butts - or butt wings - here comes Lola 2 Link to comment
Barb23 June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, notyrmomma said: Now I have the song Copa Cabana stuck in my head...Her name was Lola, she was a show girl... My good friend is a Barry Manilow fan & has a cat named Lola. Joey looks so much like Gilbert (Lupe's ex man). It may be hard not to snark on him. 6 Link to comment
Lizz June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 So excited to be here after missing two weeks. It's not as much fun reading everything days later. Laura deserves to get the same dental makeover that Pauline got!! 4 Link to comment
CouchTater June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Just now, notyrmomma said: yes, and some speculated (ok, me) that she didn't want to be on the show anymore. Nope, she was really sick and dying. I believe she died of kidney failure. Oh, wow. I didn't know that. I wonder how Sean is doing. That's really sad, especially for someone who was so dependent on his mom. 3 Link to comment
LookABird June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, CouchTater said: Thanks notyrmomma. Oh, yeah, I remember now! Wasn't she hospitalized at the end of his episode? Now I remember. That is when he finally began to lose weight. Link to comment
Ellie Godfrey June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Now they blur Lola's breasts even tho she was Chay in that shot?? 2 Link to comment
Azubah June 1, 2017 Share June 1, 2017 Ah, the "early Hillary Clinton" hairband on Lola. Glad she got rid of that. Link to comment
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