Vidarr:
By belly fat is soft on the outermost part, but it's a bit harder when you go deeper when touching it.
Is there a way to soften it up so it becomes more soft and jiggly?
I'm pretty obese, and you don't get to be my size without some softness and jiggle, but I still have a surprisingly firm belly for someone super sized, as though some squish is stretched tightly over a giant ball. I've also noticed, during my most extreme gaining spurts, the weight has almost exclusively gone to my gut. During more gradual gaining periods, I've gotten softer. This may not be the case for everyone, but I truly do think there may be something to the rate of gain
4 months
I got up to about 8L without urinating over about 90 minutes, but I also paused to belch, rub my belly, catch my breath, etc. At the time, I had a massive belly capacity and calorie intake. I doubt i handle that much now.
4 months
I haven't funneled in over 3 years, so I don't have my setup anymore. If I did, I'd share a picture. I had a free standing clothing bar, and I hung a plant hanger from it with a funnel in it instead of a pot inside. I gained quite a few pounds thanks to that contraption!
5 months
MarkSeanDavis17:
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Munchies:
As a woman, this is all websites.
^ THIS.
5 months
BigBallBellyGirl:
I've worked exclusively from home since the pandemic, and I haven't seen my coworkers in person since January 2023, when I was about 300 lb. In May, we have a mandatory team work retreat, and I'm concerned about logistics. Fortunately, I won't have to fly like some of our team members will, but the retreat entails 2 and 1/2 days in a hotel conference room. There is also a work dinner on the first night, and an optional social hour on the 2nd.
I'm not quite sure how to approach a request for accommodations, but I know I won't be able to fully participate. I'm 600 lb, and I have a very big midsection girth, which means I can't get into many cars. I also no longer drive, which means my husband will have to bring me to and from the venue. Additionally, I wouldn't dare sit in a standard conference room chair, and I also am unable to work at a conventional setup. If a computer is on the table in front of me, I would be unable to reach it because my belly protrudes further than my arms can reach. I have a special setup at home that includes a laptop stand and tray table, which I can maneuver into a comfortable and efficient position. Finally, the evening outings present a challenge. I'm not homebound, but I do choose restaurants carefully based on layout and seating. My company has arranged a shuttle to the destinations, which will present a challenge for me since I use a scooter and also need a sliding van door setup in order to get into a vehicle. Additionally, I use mobility aids to take care of restroom hygiene, and I struggle without my bariatric toilet seat, which is elevated and has reinforced grab bars on both sides.
Does anyone have any advice on how I can navigate this with my director? I want to attend, but my life is basically built around accommodating my size. Should I request accommodations? Should I gracefully bow out of the evening activities? All thoughts are welcome here!
Munchies:
Have you spoken to HR?
Not verbally, but I put in a request for accommodations today listing my need for bariatric seating as a starting point.
Munchies:
I would have a proper conversation HR and maybe your supervisor if you feel comfortable doing so. Either way, the only way forward is getting accommodations to attend or being excused completely.
I did, and HR was helpful. The person I spoke with is reaching out to the venue to see what accomodations can be made. I also had a high level conversation with my supervisor, explaining I've developed mobility issues and other needs in the past 2 or 3 years. She was kind, and she encouraged me to be open with HR about exactly what I need to participate. I will add, we have one other team member who isn't going because of a child with a chronic health condition, so it's not unprecedented to be excused if there aren't easy solutions. I did get the feeling my supervisor, who only sees me from the shoulders up, has absolutely no idea how big I've gotten. She may be about to find out that I've gone from "fat" to "the most obese person many people will ever see in real life".
6 months
[quote]BigBallBellyGirl:
I've worked exclusively from home since the pandemic, and I haven't seen my coworkers in person since January 2023, when I was about 300 lb. In May, we have a mandatory team work retreat, and I'm concerned about logistics. Fortunately, I won't have to fly like some of our team members will, but the retreat entails 2 and 1/2 days in a hotel conference room. There is also a work dinner on the first night, and an optional social hour on the 2nd.
I'm not quite sure how to approach a request for accommodations, but I know I won't be able to fully participate. I'm 600 lb, and I have a very big midsection girth, which means I can't get into many cars. I also no longer drive, which means my husband will have to bring me to and from the venue. Additionally, I wouldn't dare sit in a standard conference room chair, and I also am unable to work at a conventional setup. If a computer is on the table in front of me, I would be unable to reach it because my belly protrudes further than my arms can reach. I have a special setup at home that includes a laptop stand and tray table, which I can maneuver into a comfortable and efficient position. Finally, the evening outings present a challenge. I'm not homebound, but I do choose restaurants carefully based on layout and seating. My company has arranged a shuttle to the destinations, which will present a challenge for me since I use a scooter and also need a sliding van door setup in order to get into a vehicle. Additionally, I use mobility aids to take care of restroom hygiene, and I struggle without my bariatric toilet seat, which is elevated and has reinforced grab bars on both sides.
Does anyone have any advice on how I can navigate this with my director? I want to attend, but my life is basically built around accommodating my size. Should I request accommodations? Should I gracefully bow out of the evening activities? All thoughts are welcome here!
Munchies:
Have you spoken to HR?[/quotebit
Not verbally, but I put in a request for accommodations today listing my need for bariatric seating as a starting point.
6 months
I've worked exclusively from home since the pandemic, and I haven't seen my coworkers in person since January 2023, when I was about 300 lb. In May, we have a mandatory team work retreat, and I'm concerned about logistics. Fortunately, I won't have to fly like some of our team members will, but the retreat entails 2 and 1/2 days in a hotel conference room. There is also a work dinner on the first night, and an optional social hour on the 2nd.
I'm not quite sure how to approach a request for accommodations, but I know I won't be able to fully participate. I'm 600 lb, and I have a very big midsection girth, which means I can't get into many cars. I also no longer drive, which means my husband will have to bring me to and from the venue. Additionally, I wouldn't dare sit in a standard conference room chair, and I also am unable to work at a conventional setup. If a computer is on the table in front of me, I would be unable to reach it because my belly protrudes further than my arms can reach. I have a special setup at home that includes a laptop stand and tray table, which I can maneuver into a comfortable and efficient position. Finally, the evening outings present a challenge. I'm not homebound, but I do choose restaurants carefully based on layout and seating. My company has arranged a shuttle to the destinations, which will present a challenge for me since I use a scooter and also need a sliding van door setup in order to get into a vehicle. Additionally, I use mobility aids to take care of restroom hygiene, and I struggle without my bariatric toilet seat, which is elevated and has reinforced grab bars on both sides.
Does anyone have any advice on how I can navigate this with my director? I want to attend, but my life is basically built around accommodating my size. Should I request accommodations? Should I gracefully bow out of the evening activities? All thoughts are welcome here!
6 months
Fun to revisit this, since I commented on this thread before, and since, I've gained about 200 pounds. I'm at about 595-598 currently, and I think I'm probably fatter than anyone I know in real life.
6 months
I'm pretty super sized, currently hovering between 560 and 565 pounds. I'm also very large around my midsection, with a belly that bulges out in front. I'm very cautious with where I sit because I don't want to embarrass myself, damage any furniture, or get hurt. Booths, standard chairs with arms, and lawn/pool furniture have been out of the question for a very time. My bariatric home desk chair is sturdy enough to hold me, but I do bulge over both arm rests. I'm also very careful with sofas. If I'm visiting family or a friend, I make sure I don't plop down in the middle of a sofa. If it's not well made, that could end badly.
At 560, I do have a little more leeway than I did when I briefly got over 600. At my highest weight, right after Christmas, I couldn't fit in the front seat of our van. For that reason, as well as for other health reasons, I had to drop a few pounds. Many Ubers still remain out of the question.
7 months
Cut the lower half of some tee shirts off to make them crop tops, so I could stuff my belly and let it swell without anything constraining it.
8 months
