S02.E06: James B.'s Story LIVE CHAT

[Guest]

"I need something to help me deal with the pain. I'll have the #5 meal, please."

So...does the #5 meal come with a serving of Advil sauce? Because I'm pretty sure a cheeseburger is non-curative for pain.

[hoosiermom]

they sent their luggage as small as it was? Couldn't reach the overhead compartment?

[Quof]

I don't recall him whining about pain in his leg (any more than anything else).  Why in the hell does flying suddenly cause this excruciating pain????

[ThisGirlAsh]

Is he a prince or something and they forgot to mention it?  He gets a free seat and a chauffeur to take him to Dr. Now?

[Threnners]

Now that I think about it, he joined a Keto group I am in on FB, but I don't remember which one.

[aliya]

Wait a minute - I went thru the Detroit airport a few months ago and the walk with baggage about killed me. On the way back home, I got a wheelchair (apparently they don't use the golf carts, which would have been fine). Why didn't he get assistance? That's what it's there for. I've had to get help a couple of times over the years, and with what they charge for a ticket, they should have carried me on a litter with little girls throwing roses in front of me.  Get help when you need it and stop complaining!

[preciousperfect]

manatee commercial!!

[ThisGirlAsh]

3 minutes ago, aliya said:

Wait a minute - I went thru the Detroit airport a few months ago and the walk with baggage about killed me. On the way back home, I got a wheelchair (apparently they don't use the golf carts, which would have been fine). Why didn't he get assistance? That's what it's there for. I've had to get help a couple of times over the years, and with what they charge for a ticket, they should have carried me on a litter with little girls throwing roses in front of me.  Get help when you need it and stop complaining!

Janine had an army of people helping her and this guy got on the airplane completely alone (besides mom).  At least Janine had both her legs.

[Lizz]

What do they do when these huge people need to use the bathroom on the plane?  

I don’t see how they could fit. I also wouldn’t want to be on an elevator with him.  

[Kid]

4 minutes ago, Lizz said:

I’d say most people are staring because of the cameras following him.  

He sure does complain a lot. 

You have to wonder if he ever watched this show. He certainly doesn’t look as bad as some of the people who have been on the show. No one seems to be staring at him. I wonder how much of it is all in his head.

Edited February 15, 2018 by Kid

[QuinnInND]

Just now, Lizz said:

What do they do when these huge people need to use the bathroom on the plane?  

I don’t see how they could fit. I also wouldn’t want to be on an elevator with him.  

They hold it? Maybe some use a diaper. I'm afraid to ask. And I hate elevators period. I'm claustrophobic. I don't want to be on one with anyone. 

[ThisGirlAsh]

3 minutes ago, Lizz said:

What do they do when these huge people need to use the bathroom on the plane?  

I don’t see how they could fit. I also wouldn’t want to be on an elevator with him.  

They either use depends or probably don't drink anything.  No idea how strong these people's bladders are but a three hour flight is somewhat manageable regarding using the bathroom.

[hoosiermom]

2 minutes ago, Kid said:

You have to wonder if he ever watched this show. He certainly doesn’t look as bad as some of the people who have been on the show. No one seem to be staring at him. I wonder how much of it is all in his head.

Agree. I see people way worse than him at airports. People are just plain slobs these days!

Edited February 15, 2018 by hoosiermom

[Guest]

Maybe the likes of James K., Pauline, and others have jaded me, but I'm still failing to see LB as a that obese for this show.

[Caoimhe]

2 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said:

"I need something to help me deal with the pain. I'll have the #5 meal, please."

So...does the #5 meal come with a serving of Advil sauce? Because I'm pretty sure a cheeseburger is non-curative for pain.

I can remember as a child being offered cookies / ice cream / other treats when I hurt myself.  It’s a terrible association for children to learn and some people never let go of it.  Food does NOT cure pain (except in very limited circumstances which I’m pretty sure don’t apply here).

[hoosiermom]

I never eat or drink before I fly because I hate going to the BR on planes and I am fairly normal weight.

[QuinnInND]

1 minute ago, Giant Misfit said:

Maybe the likes of James K., Pauline, and other have jaded me, but I'm still failing to see LB as a that obese for this show.

He's so tall. That's probably why.  642?!? Yikes. 

[Guest]

Um. Yeah, I don't think if he had an additional lower leg it'd weigh 58 pounds. 

[Lizz]

2 minutes ago, QuinnInND said:

They hold it? Maybe some use a diaper. I'm afraid to ask. And I hate elevators period. I'm claustrophobic. I don't want to be on one with anyone. 

I hate them too. I had a large man get in with me at a hotel and the elevator actually dropped a few inches.  Never again.  

I saw someone have to get a seatbelt extender on a plane, but they were crammed into one small seat. 

[Kid]

At least he appears to be very self-aware.

Oops!  We may just be an alcoholic as well.

Edited February 15, 2018 by Kid

[Miracle Maxie]

Well, he says all the right things but does he mean them? He’s a little too glib, I think. 

[Guest]

"I'm a little disappointed because I'd thought I'd get approved for WLS today."

Guess LB has never seen an episode of the show he consented to appear on.

[hoosiermom]

Apparently he has NOT seen the show! Did he think he was there for same day surgery?

[Donut Bear]

He drank the beer so as to not waste it

Edited February 15, 2018 by Donut Bear

[dreadfulLeigh]

Just now, Kid said:

At least he appears to be very self-aware.

He did say about Dr. Now being his last hope “because I won’t stop eating.” I thought that was interesting. Most others seem to say “I can’t stop eating” as if they have no control over themselves. 

[Emmeline]

I’m going to feel really bad for the Mom if she has to go live with him in Texas.  

[aliya]

"I drank some of it because I couldn't waste it."  Probably not the right thing to do, but I understand. : ) I don't drink, but if someone told me to dump the diet Pepsi, yeah, I'd knock back a few before trashing the rest.

[ThisGirlAsh]

I love these people "I drank some of it because I couldn't waste it"  Yes heaven forbid!!  Yes half a case of beer is totally worth more then your life.

[Guest]

Just now, Donut Bear said:

He drank the beer so as to no waste it

Strangely enough, I appreciate this action. 

[hoosiermom]

If that isn't motivation I don't know what is!

[poeticlicensed]

No!!! Drive!!! Thru!!!!

[hoosiermom]

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

[novhappy]

As far as the free seat in the plane....maybe the show purchased it. They must have had to buy seats for the camera crew. On the other hand the show would perhaps preferred someone sit next to him for the drama. 

[Guest]

Thanks for the extreme close up of the sauce oozing out of LB's mouth, TLC cameraperson. 

[Donut Bear]

I am willing to do whatever it takes (and 10 cheese sticks)

[poeticlicensed]

Don't lick your fingers!!!

[ThisGirlAsh]

These people's mindsets truly crack me up

Janine: "I had trouble getting on the airplane because I hadn't eaten."

Karina: "I got heartburn because I didn't eat anything."

LB/James B: "I drank the beer so I wouldn't waste it"  "I'm in so much pain I need to eat" 

[hoosiermom]

Gross!

[Kid]

So, his actions after he came out of the doctors office about his leg is a prime example of the insanity they talk about in 12 step programs. He just got told his leg is going to break, they can’t make him a new one, and he stops and orders enough food to feed three people.

[ThisGirlAsh]

LB:  I'm willing to do whatever it takes

Also LB: Plows through the drive thru and stuffs face full of chicken fries 

[debohinoh]

"Something always happens to set me back," like it's something mysterious and out of his control.

[Snarkastikate]

I'd really like to see him succeed.  He's shockingly mobile even walking around an airport with a huge duffle bag, unassisted by a walker, cane, nothing.  (Just heard catch phase "turn my life around"!).  Can't believe he's that heavy.  Only thing going for him is that he's so young. 

[e.gregious]

The self pity is really grating on my nerves.

 

Has he never heard of getting exercise in a pool?

Had to drink the beer so it wouldn't go to waste. Really? I used to think like that, when I was actively drinking.

 

"Nothing ever works out for me RIGHT NOW, so I am going to give up."

[Lizz]

Not just licking fingers like we’ve seen many times but licking his whole hand!

And wiping on shirt....after scarfing all that junk.  

[hoosiermom]

He could do nothing but follow the diet and lose the weight he needs to and then get a new leg. Guess he didn't think of that. Fast food was more important.

[QuinnInND]

TLC on Twitter posted this. Anyone needs me, I'll be vomiting. 

[ThisGirlAsh]

3 minutes ago, debohinoh said:

"Something always happens to set me back," like it's something mysterious and out of his control.

I really hate when Jesus takes the wheel and suddenly I'm in a fast food drive thru and can't help but order enough food for a family of 5

[Cherrio]

Airlines will give a large person a seat free of charge as long as there are empty seats.

[hoosiermom]

He better make a huge turn around. I needs some happy feels this evening.

[QuinnInND]

Happy to see him in the pool. Very good.