Ky Belly Boy:
I was wondering. Is it faster to gain weight by gulping down melted ice cream, or eggnog, chocolate milk, etc or eating? I have the worst teeth ever. So I want to start gulping down anything good and fattening.

Angelette:
This is a great idea. However, I don't want my dad knowing I am taking therapy. Since I can't drive yet and he's the one that drives my car. We work together.

I guess I could take the bus but then he would be wondering where I went. I never went alone before except for walking to a nearby McDonald's when we couldn't afford WiFi back then. He is a helicopter parent, after all.

Edit: I was replying Munchies but somehow my comment didn't get attached.

Munchies:
What's wrong with your dad knowing you are in therapy? And what do you mean you can't drive yet?

Angelette:
Years ago when my sister received therapy through her insurance. My dad somehow found out my sister was talking negative things about her. If we criticize him, then he thinks we think he's "the bad guy."

I never learned to drive at age 16. Currently I am studying my notes for a driver's test. It's been tough to find the time having a busy life.

Angelette:
This is a great idea. However, I don't want my dad knowing I am taking therapy. Since I can't drive yet and he's the one that drives my car. We work together.

I guess I could take the bus but then he would be wondering where I went. I never went alone before except for walking to a nearby McDonald's when we couldn't afford WiFi back then. He is a helicopter parent, after all.

Edit: I was replying Munchies but somehow my comment didn't get attached.

Angelette:
Thanks everyone. I did talk to 988 weeks ago. I might again because work has gotten worse for me. I wish to quit my job right now. It makes me miserable.

MarshmallowMinotaur:
I didn’t see if you mentioned having a doctor but if you do they can very likely certify you for temporary state disability. I occasionally have to do it for my back (failed lumbar fusion). Depending on how long you’ve worked and paid into the fund by employer withholding you could be eligible for a couple of months. No promises but it’s something to consider. Contact your state’s unemployment office.

Angelette:
Thank you but I am not physically disabled. I hope your back healed though. 🙂

Letters And Numbers:
It’s possible to get FMLA leave for mental health conditions, but you would need to be working with a doctor who could write the letter. It is possible though.

MrOverstuffed:
With weight gain I know there are a lot of things that need to be taken care of, knees, back, healthy body function, etc. I don’t want to struggle and feel miserable if I gain weight and put my life at risk, so I want to keep working my body while gaining weight. Is yoga good to stay in good health or would the gym be better?
The gym environment just kind of stresses me out, I could easily do yoga at home.

MrOverstuffed:
I’m wanting to pack on some pounds, but I don’t want to go in blindly with raw force in eating as much as possible. Should I look to consuming as high in calories as I can, or eat just more often throughout the day, or a mixture of both? I also don’t want to fill my body with crazy unhealthy foods, occasionally I might wanna have a night to go crazy with McDonald’s, but I’m sure that can’t be an everyday thing. I also occasionally like to drink a gainer shake, though if it’s more recommended to use that to gain weight I might take it more routinely.
What are some methods of gain weight for yall?

ImSoRound3:
Try cream cheese, I gained VERY quick

Munchies:
Health insurance worker here. I strongly advise you to proceed with caution. If your size is truly the problem, then either you need to lose weight or get your strength up. Because if you keep pushing it, it will get worse. And worse can mean surgery or a knee replacement.

Take care of your knees and they will take care of you.

Spiky128:
I'm not certain my size is solely the problem, otherwise the physiotherapists would have mentioned it, but you're right, I should be careful.

BigBallBellyGirl:
I love the sensation of the water "lifting" my belly when I'm standing submerged to my chest in the poop.

Spiky128:
I've had a bad knee injury for around a year now, had it swell up out of nowhere. I had to be transported to hospital in an ambulance and was referred to physiotherapy where I was given exercises to do. As a result, my knee... mostly healed up, but it was still creaking and cracking when going down stairs, for example.

Fast-forward to today, and I just got seen by an orthopedic specialist who straight-up said there's nothing they can do because it's a "textbook example of overloading the patella" or in other words, I'm fat enough that my knees are struggling.

I'm torn between being annoyed there's nothing they can do about it and... weirdly aroused that I'm heavy enough to cause such an issue? I'm not trying to gain weight but I am trying to at least accept my morbid obesity (according to BMI values anyway since I'm ~275 pounds).

I don't know, it's a weird feeling being told straight that my excess weight is causing a problem like this. I just have to hope it doesn't get worse...!