[sodpoodle]

Not much detail. It is not clear if he lived with his mother or wife or both. This is simply gross neglect by a family member(s).

It is time for PSA announcements to be aware that malignantly obese children and adults are at risk for death. It’s almost like ignoring mentally ill relatives who are a danger to themselves and others.

[fatnotlazy]

“This is simply gross neglect by a family member(s).”

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No, it’s his own gross neglect of himself.

Take it from me, a fat person. You can nag or plead withn oan bese person. But that person has to make his/her owndecisiion to lose weight.

[TomGuy]

It is not clear if he lived with his mother or wife or both. This is simply gross neglect by a family member(s).

These kinds of stories show up rather frequently. The overweight person has to be aided and abetted by one or more people who feed them, etc. If they didn't have a feeder, their weight would decline.

We read the story, shake our heads, and wonder how it happened. A person doesn't get to be 800 pounds or sit in one location for months without some assistance.

Recall the lady in Kansas who went into the bathroom and stayed for 2 years? She didn't starve, apparently.