S07.E12: Aaron's Story LIVE CHAT

[fonfereksglen]

4 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said:

OK, it seems Aaron is morphing into that other 600-pounder from a few seasons ago who proposed to his girlfriend. 

Joe.

[Twopper]

8 minutes ago, AnnaBaptist said:

New Braunfels looks beautiful. I tend to think of Texas as being mostly flat and brown, so this is a pleasant surprise.

It has one of the best water parks in the country;  maybe he can lose enough to take Margaret's children there.

3 minutes ago, Snarkastikate said:

A-a-Ron, your dad is right, move forward.  Toughen up kiddo.

So his dad would have been 45ish when Aaron was born.   I am not sure where I am going with that thought.  

I think I will go out and look at the supermoon.

See you next time,  if there is a next time.   

[String Theory]

1 minute ago, LizzyB said:

YES!  They look like twins...I kept thinking, "he looks familiar..." but I couldn't place it!  You nailed it!  Thank you.

Yes thank you times three ----- I also thought he looked like someone else I'd seen earlier.....its the hair and overall body 'shape' or lack thereof

[Uuuugghh]

2 minutes ago, AnnaBaptist said:

Good to know. I have been to Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, Odessa, and El Paso, so you can see where I got the impression that it is brown and flat. Looks like I need to visit the Hill country!

You will enjoy it, I promise! So much to do and see. 

[Guest]

Ooooooo! Mystery Pounder next week! I guess they're still editing [fill in the blank]'s episode hence the lack of an actual preview.

[ams1001]

Was that a smile on the nurse's face?!

[gameshowjunkie]

that was surprising. I didn't think he lost anything.

[3girlsforus]

Close enough!!

[Pepper Mostly]

Awwww, Aaron's doing well. I'm happy for him 

[Suzywriter]

5 minutes ago, QuinnInND said:

Right? I think maybe Aaron was a "sissy" kid in his father's eyes.  Or that was Aaron's perception. And unless dad beat him black and blue, I've got very little sympathy for him being punished. 

I am reminded of Amber, who swore that het parents were "totally disappointed by her, even though they wouldn't ever ever ever admit it."

Her parents were fine with her. She was disappointed in herself.

[DC Gal in VA]

Wow, 315 pounds down is amazing! I can really see the difference now, especially moving around and no more labored breathing. Great job Aaron!

Edited to add: Now go out and get a scale! There are plenty of them out there that go up to 400 pounds.

Edited March 21, 2019 by DC Gal in VA
Additional comments.

[ams1001]

He needs to work on his parking skills...

[aliya]

Well, for all of you who commented on Kasssandra not smiling, etc., I hope you noticed her smile tonight. 😊

[3girlsforus]

I think when Dr. Now asks how his dad is doing he means how is his health - not just how he feels about Aaron

[CircusPeanuts]

 I’m really looking forward to a “where are they now” episode on A-a-ron.

Have a great week pounders see you in seven days… 

[String Theory]

1 minute ago, Twopper said:

I think I will go out and look at the supermoon.

See you next time,  if there is a next time.   

Right behind you @Twopper. this one was a snoozer for me.

The Supermoon......well, that's just Super!!!!!!!

See y'all next week - hopefully, it won't be as boring as this episode was......................

[Miracle Maxie]

1 minute ago, Giant Misfit said:

Ooooooo! Mystery Pounder next week! I guess they're still editing [fill in the blank]'s episode hence the lack of an actual preview.

According to my DVR, next week is Kelly, who is nearly immobile and has to journey to Houston. Drama ensues. 

[Uuuugghh]

Natural bridge is literally across the street! Lol

[3girlsforus]

Just now, DC Gal in VA said:

Wow, 315 pounds down is amazing! I can really see the difference now, especially moving around and no more labored breathing. Great job Aaron!

And now he basically weighs what Whitney does - only he’s probably 8 - 10 inches taller

[mmecorday]

Hey, we have Natural Bridge Caverns here in Virginia, too!

[ams1001]

They call their grandmother Mam-maw? That's cute.

[Miss Chevious]

Goodnight all!

[gameshowjunkie]

He looks so happy with his family. Good for him.

[LizzyB]

Night all!  Take care--

[Suzywriter]

Who's the yokel in the baseball cap?

[Julyolo]

Enjoyed this. See you all next week.

[Snarkastikate]

Nice family, glad it worked out so well.  Hope he finds a nice girl some day..... assuming that's what he wants 

[hoosiermom]

See Ya'll next week!

[mmecorday]

Poor dad looks like he could have served in WWII.

[Splashes]

2 minutes ago, Miracle Maxie said:

According to my DVR, next week is Kelly, who is nearly immobile and has to journey to Houston. Drama ensues. 

Please let it be the utter trainwreck we desire!

[Oh My.]

I like this guy and his emotional growth.  So refreshing.

God knows Jeanne had my ass annoyed af last week.

Love seeing a success story!

[aliya]

See you guys next week. I'm gonna watch 'In the Kitchen w/David' on QVC. They're selling food right now. Of course.

Edited March 21, 2019 by aliya

[Miracle Maxie]

Never thought I would appreciate a relatively boring episode, but after last week, this was kind of refreshing. G’night, y’all!

[Pepper Mostly]

Night, Pounders! See you in the Hoarders thread! Have a great week! 

[Suzywriter]

1 minute ago, mmecorday said:

Poor dad looks like he could have served in WWII.

Or the War of 1812.

Most likely Korea, though.

[mmecorday]

Night, y'all! The next episode is only a week away, but it'll feel like a munt.

[OoogleEyes]

Happy ending

See you next week!

[SmithW6079]

2 minutes ago, Suzywriter said:

Who's the yokel in the baseball cap?

I assume the baby daddy.

1 minute ago, Oh My. said:

I like this guy and his emotional growth.  So refreshing

Love seeing a success story!

I liked Aaron. I'm glad he was successful.

[ams1001]

G'nite all!

[CrazyInAlabama]

If he wants a workout, he should walk into Carlsbad Caverns, it's a really long walk in, but everyone takes the elevator back up.   

[QuinnInND]

1 minute ago, Suzywriter said:

Or the War of 1812.

Most likely Korea, though.

Vietnam. 

See you next week, everyone! 

[Miracle Maxie]

Just now, Suzywriter said:

Or the War of 1812.

Most likely Korea, though.

Early in the episode he was wearing a ball cap that said Vietnam Veteran. 

[AnnaBaptist]

Aw, my cold cynical heart was really happy for Aaron and his family in the end. Good night all!

[DC Gal in VA]

I know it wasn't a barn burner tonight but, after Jeanne last week, I really needed an episode like Aaron's. Glad he and his dad made peace. Overall so happy for him.

Night all! See you on the regular episode thread.

[Splashes]

Well time to go watch that hoarders episode people were talking about!

[parrotfeathers]

9 minutes ago, aliya said:

Well, for all of you who commented on Kasssandra not smiling, etc., I hope you noticed her smile tonight. 😊

She probably read the forum and saw she wasn't just the "weigh-in" girl to us.

[Snarkastikate]

10 minutes ago, Splashes said:

Please let it be the utter trainwreck we desire!

Enough trainwreck last week for me

[Oh My.]

Night all!!

[QueBueno]

New Braunfels is about 20 miles outside San Antonio.  It was a German settlement and it retains much of the German flavor, including an annual Wurstfest.  There are even still a few people for whom German is their first language, although it’s a dialect that has American influence (like Spanglish but with German).  It’s a very charming place, although metro San Antonio is encroaching on it.

The La Fiesta groceries cater to the Hispanic population.  I was surprised they were showing one in New Braunfels, and my quick Google doesn’t show any outside San Antonio.  I suspect that scene was scripted, and their local grocery is a HEB.  Most of the HEBs have curbside pickup for a nominal price ($5 I think), so I would think that the trip to the store that was shown was unnecessary.

 I’m biased and think the entire state is beautiful, but absolutely come see Central and south Texas!

[Friday]

3 hours ago, 3girlsforus said:

I guess I’m weird - I thought seeing the stomach was cool

That's been the best part for me, so far.