S07:E06 Lacey's Story LIVE CHAT

[Ellie Godfrey]

4 minutes ago, QuinnInND said:

Wow. Mom's a real bitch. Just wow. Smh

They're all horrible to each other.

[QuinnInND]

Dr Paradise!   ❤️

[Minivanessa]

It can be hard to get out of the childlike role when you have parents like that. She's turned to food instead of dealing with it any other way so of course when bad-tempered dad and prize bitch mom act out, she's just right back there in childhood. 

I wonder if she almost instinctively reached out to Dr. Now with the "I don't know if I can handle surgery" because he's her only source of real help, after her parents put on that shitshow during the move. I don't see it as Lacey being weak, but really reaching out for help after enduring another bout of her family craziness.

Edited February 7, 2019 by Jeeves

[libgirl2]

1 minute ago, Giant Misfit said:

Also, I'm sorry but I'm loving the corn chip horn on this lady's head and can't WAIT to see the episode tomorrow night.

That looks interesting 

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, Miss Chevious said:

Why does Lacey need Mom in Houston anyhow? She’s 29, mobile, can care for herself and prepare meals for herself. Lacey seems to be stuck in a child role. She needs to send her mother packing.

That is precisely what I was going to post. She can get a medical visitor to help her out at home post op. Why is Momma there at all? 

Squee! Dr. Paradise!

[dreadfulLeigh]

One of? How about only. 

[hoosiermom]

2 minutes ago, 88Keys said:

I think the doctor recommends they have someone to help them right after the surgery when they can't get around.

That Assanti guy used a home health aide.

[Miss Chevious]

4 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

Why do these overweight women on this show always wear tank tops with all the flab hanging out? I am paranoid about covering up and I am less than 1/3 of their weight

They’d bust out the sleeves of any tops with sleeves. Or wouldn’t even be able to get their arms into them. It’s a matter of logistics.

[Concerned]

Looks like they got two tickets to Paradise.

[DC Gal in VA]

Yay, Dr. Paradise. This might be a tough one though doctor.........

[Hellga]

1 minute ago, dreadfulLeigh said:

Yes! You could see in in her face, tone and body language—she instantly regressed to a childlike role. 

Yup.  I think everyone reverts to being more child-like when living with one's parents (or visiting their home) but for most people it's more like high school, and she goes all the way back to kindergarten!

[Splashes]

2 minutes ago, hoosiermom said:

What kind of mom doesn't want her child to get help for a mental illness?

One that doesnt want her to talk to the therapist because shes worried they will reveal abuse or bad things that happened and what a bitch she is. And saying they have a bipolar disorder is a super easy way for the mom to invalidate her feelings as nit real.

[Hellga]

With the therapist, she seems to have adult speech and self-awareness, but totally child-like mannerisms.  Weird combination.

[88Keys]

7 minutes ago, JudgeyMcJudgyPants said:

You know what Lacey? I’d be pissed too if I just shlepped my ass from Michigan to Texas and all of the sudden you’re having second thoughts about the surgery.

Yes, but Mom could deal with it in a better way.  Encourage her daughter to get the help she needs and help her understand that she can find another way to deal with her issues, instead of Mom making it all about her.

[MrsRopersCaftan]

Wait--if Lacey is only 5'3" then how flipping TINY is Dr. Paradise???

[Concerned]

If she’s 5 3, Dr Paradise must be 4’8.

[OoogleEyes]

What happened to the bipolar issue? Shouldn't she be on some kind of medication?

[Pepper Mostly]

2 minutes ago, hoosiermom said:

That Assanti guy used a home health aide.

Exactly. Seems like Lacey could use a little Princess in her life. 

[ams1001]

She's wearing cat ears...but where's the cat?!

[katycat74]

Mom bailed

[CSunshine76]

Regarding her arms and mom’s legs, I have a feeling they both suffer from lipidema and likely it will be hard to lose that.

[Pepper Mostly]

She is only now starting to think of taking up a hobby? Girl. 

[Kid]

3 minutes ago, MrsRopersCaftan said:

Wait--if Lacey is only 5'3" then how flipping TINY is Dr. Paradise???

I was thinking the same thing!!! He is a tiny little thing.

She is better off that her mother left.

Edited February 7, 2019 by Kid

[dreadfulLeigh]

Umm, I think Casey has firmly established that gaming is not a good outlet for a morbidly obese person. 

[libgirl2]

She is going to fail

[CrazyInAlabama]

So mommy bails, not exactly a shock was it?     

[QuinnInND]

So mom is gone.  Lacey! Go walk! Go to the beach!! Sitting there playing video games won't help! 

[Miss Chevious]

Just now, ams1001 said:

She's wearing cat ears...but where's the cat?!

That’s all that was left of it.

[Julyolo]

Sorry to say this, but I am sick of her la-la voice. If I was her mother at this point I would be a b**** as well.  Lacey intellectualizes all of this too much and doesn't put enough in action. I'm happy her mom went home for both of them.

Edited February 7, 2019 by Julyolo

[Concerned]

Concerning her mom: Thank God and Greyhound she moved back to Michigan.

[iwasish]

Just now, ams1001 said:

She's wearing cat ears...but where's the cat?!

Doesn’t Whitney wear those too?

[Midnightblue]

9 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

Why do these overweight women on this show always wear tank tops with all the flab hanging out? I am paranoid about covering up and I am less than 1/3 of their weight

Because when you are overweight it makes you really hot all the time

[3girlsforus]

I haven’t seen the rest but if she needs something to do, why not get a job??? Was there a good reason not to?

[Guest]

OH GOOD LORD with this girl. This is another boring episode. This season really is the worst.

[Splashes]

1 minute ago, OoogleEyes said:

What happened to the bipolar issue? Shouldn't she be on some kind of medication?

She probably isnt bipolar. Its more likely just something the mother decided the had.

[fonfereksglen]

I'm confused!  

[aliya]

6 minutes ago, QuinnInND said:

The same kind of mom who let's her child be an 80lb 4 year old? And over 120 at 8?

Winner, winner, fried chicken dinner.

[DC Gal in VA]

37 minutes ago, hoosiermom said:

I'm always hoping for the camel hump day commercial. I love that one!

Me too! I like the cave man one too, especially that song they play, so chill.

[JudgeyMcJudgyPants]

Is that a cat ear head band? Little Judgey has one and she’s seven!  This chick is a child.  Her mom is a bitch but I don’t blame her for moving back to Michigan.  Grow the fuck up Lacey!

[cmpbl]

Just now, ams1001 said:

She's wearing cat ears...but where's the cat?!

Yes where are the cat and dog? She started off so well and now has basically given up.

[Caoimhe]

I really don't get it.   Lose weight, move to Houston, and then throw fits because she only now realizes that she needs to give up comfort eating!

[libgirl2]

Just now, 3girlsforus said:

I haven’t seen the rest but if she needs something to do, why not get a job??? Was there a good reason not to?

Or go volunteer. 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, ams1001 said:

She's wearing cat ears...but where's the cat?!

AND THE DOG???

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, 3girlsforus said:

I haven’t seen the rest but if she needs something to do, why not get a job??? Was there a good reason not to?

She has no education, no training and no skills? 

[suzyq8017]

I’m actually exceptionally impressed with Lacey. After doing very well eating healthy, she got triggered and realized all she wanted to do was eat. She knew that wouldn’t fly after surgery and told Dr. Now so she could get help to figure out a different way. I mean, on this show? Wow. 

[Hellga]

Where is that amazing home health aide - Khaleda, I think - from Octavia's episode?  Lacey could use someone like her now that Mom moved back.

And I honestly don't know Mom not being there is good or bad for Lacey.  On one hand, less drama and arguments.  ON the other hand, with her still wanting Mommy, it can drive her to depression and overeating... 

[fonfereksglen]

1 minute ago, 3girlsforus said:

I haven’t seen the rest but if she needs something to do, why not get a job??? Was there a good reason not to?

She is on disability.

[Miss Chevious]

I can’t believe these folks don’t know what to do with themselves. No kids, single, small apt so no big cleaning. Get a hobby! Food journal! Walk twice a day for thirty minutes! Do something! 

[Ellie Godfrey]

2 minutes ago, Midnightblue said:

Because when you are overweight it makes you really hot all the time

But not the good kind of hot. No.

[libgirl2]

Just now, fonfereksglen said:

She is on disability.

She could visit a nursing  home. Just do something that gets her out