Extreme obesity

Munchies:
When it comes to health issues and physical limitations, I think there's a bit of a disconnect between fantasy and reality. Sure, it's sexy to be too fat to move normally. But that's also really inconvenient.[/quote]


I agree. I am quite turned on by inconveniences, but immobility is a fantasy only. I do enjoy the occasional hedonistic weekend where I pretty much stay in bed or on the sofa in a state of gluttonous laziness, but it‘s like a treat as opposed to a permanent reality.

You don’t realize when immobility comes through as you get there gradually. And when you get there one day, when you realize that your life is more functional with the use of a wheelchair or a scooter it’s probably too late to go back. My woman was perfectly mobile at 400 lbs but as she has gradually gained to her current 588, her mobility got more and more difficult even within the house. It worries her but we both enjoy so much the consequences of letting go

Defo a turn on. I'd always been fit before I gained, so had no idea how out of shape I'd get or how that would feel.

It always surprises me that so many people don’t plan for the worst case scenario. Maybe it’s because I grew up in California, where fire and earthquake preparedness are something you learn as little kids. Disaster could strike at any time, so you make contingency plans and then get on with life.

So, I don’t want to get fat enough that I can’t run while carrying two cat carriers long enough to get out of a burning house. (Which I can do right now. It’s not pleasant for anyone involved, but I can if I have to.)

An obese and immobile person thinks more about what he or she is going to eat than about what could happen in the event of a natural disaster.
In my condition, getting out of bed, leaving the house and then transporting myself is a challenge that requires logistics and the joint work of several people. I even need medical transport designed for someone of my size and, if I am lucky, there is a unit miles away. In the event of a heart attack, I only receive assistance at home and, if surgery is necessary, I am condemned to die.
Natural disasters are minor things and if one were to happen, they cannot do anything to get me out of the house. I do not believe that in an emergency they would allocate vehicles and personnel to get a fat, immobile person out of her house.

Pretty much how i got with my bf

I'm well over 600 pounds, and I never actually intended to have the mobility issues I'm experiencing. I like the way I look at this size, so I'm not saying I have regrets. However, I do find there are a lot of things I miss out on because I no longer drive, tire easily, and find many public spaces I can't navigate. I'm also no longer intentionally gaining, but my weight is still going up even with regular portions and seated exercises. So I guess to answer the question, my obesity and fat are a turn on to me, but not the immobility.

Mobility issues creep up on you without you realising that you’re constantly making adjustments for your size.

This year has been one of accepting my limitations. I’m not immobile, in some ways, far from it. But I’d say that I’m no longer independent.

Can I stand up? Yes, but I need my walker and it might take a few attempts which is pretty tiring. So if someone is here to help, it’s just much easier.

Can I remain standing? Yes, again with my walker. But only for a short period of time.

Can I walk? Well, I can waddle. I manage within the home. But going out, I’m in my scooter. Once I’m on the scooter, it’s great. I can go wherever I want. But I need help to get on and off it and help getting it and myself in and out of the car.

Can I wash and dress myself? No. This has been the hardest one to come to terms with.


So in my experience it’s far more complex than people think. Sometimes I feel ashamed and embarrassed that I need help, sometimes it feels great because it’s very relaxing and reassuring, sometimes I’m in denial about it.

Yes it does for me. I enjoy the out of shape feelings. The waddle, panting, needing to rest. Hopefully I will get the mobility challages at some time. Even the struggles to fit places. Ive missed my wadlle and my need and want to constantly eat. The only rhing I hate is the bathtube not being deep enought.