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Ok I know this is kind of spaming but WOW!!
http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=healthNews&storyID=2006-05-03T142611Z_01_L0381917_RTRUKOC_0_US-SCIENCE-OBESITY.xml&src=050306_1153_ARTICLE_PROMO_also_on_reuters&src=050306_1225_ARTICLE_PROMO_also_on_reuters

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Well, the article seems to imply that it's a medical problem rather than him simply overeating.

Uribe's case puzzles doctors since his cholesterol and blood-sugar levels are normal, despite his extreme obesity.

Well, the article seems to imply that it's a medical problem rather than him simply overeating.
Didn't mean to imply that this was not a medical problem.But how in the hell is this guy still alive!!! It just shouldnt be possible .

Didn't mean to imply that this was not a medical problem.But how in the hell is this guy still alive!!! It just shouldnt be possible .
I know i'd like to weigh that much, as long as it was proportional to my height. That would be awesome fun.

I know i'd like to weigh that much, as long as it was proportional to my height. That would be awesome fun.
:D :D

I honestly hope they can help this man.

Wait a second.... WHAT is that giant round fleshy thing next to his leg?

His stomach? His scrotum? Jesus. I just don't know. It's like elephantisis. I'm scared. :eek:

Wait a second.... WHAT is that giant round fleshy thing next to his leg?

His stomach? His scrotum? Jesus. I just don't know. It's like elephantisis. I'm scared. :eek:

Now when you sleep at night, imagine it closing over your head...slowly closing, as the noxious fumes of unwashed flabby bits from aeons past overwhelm your subconscious...

That'd be his leg.

As for his health it's rather curious that his blood work shows up as being normal.

Now when you sleep at night, imagine it closing over your head...slowly closing, as the noxious fumes of unwashed flabby bits from aeons past overwhelm your subconscious...

It's alive! :sniper: :D

Now when you sleep at night, imagine it closing over your head...slowly closing, as the noxious fumes of unwashed flabby bits from aeons past overwhelm your subconscious...
Thank you. I hope you're happy. My life was just fine, until I read this thread. Even then it was bearable. Now I have an urge to vacuum my brain out through my nose. Kudos.

(:p)

Thank you. I hope you're happy. My life was just fine, until I read this thread. Even then it was bearable. Now I have an urge to vacuum my brain out through my nose. Kudos.

(:p)

Mwuahahahahahaha :D

That'd be his leg.

As for his health it's rather curious that his blood work shows up as being normal.
His pancreas must be pulling in some serious over time..His stomach acid is probably like water.

That'd be his leg.


That CANT be his leg! It's bigger than his stomach! No, look, you can see his leg, and that giant round thing is something different...

I think it's the rest of his stomach.

That CANT be his leg! It's bigger than his stomach! No, look, you can see his leg, and that giant round thing is something different...

It's either his stomach, or something else that I would care not to mention. ;)

Is his stomach hanging down to the ground?

http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/2156/genimageaspxuri20060503t115549.jpg

He has an internet-enabled computer. Comedy gold.

EDIT: I'm not laughing at this poor man. Just the stereotypical situation.

I honestly hope they can help this man.


I do too. I also hope someone will be as willing to assist him a year down the road when he's lost 700 or 800 lbs and has the tremendous problem of all the extra skin.
This poor guy needs more than just the initial operation-he's going to need professional monitoring and support/advice,counseling and probaly some mental health assistance too.

*vomits up her lunch, vows never to eat again*




*feels guilty that she didn't go to the gym last night*



:(

*vomits up her lunch, vows never to eat again*




*feels guilty that she didn't go to the gym last night*



:(
There's obesity. Then there's bulimia...

The pores alone on that thing are huge. There could be hornet's nests hidden away in them. They're like moon craters. I'm sorry, but I'm never going to be able to sleep ever again. Thanks Kanabia. :( :p

One question. How can someone get so big without dying, or showing major health problems? This guy has normal cholesterol and sugar levels.

There's obesity. Then there's bulimia...
hey, I would do well to have an eating disorder, well, I have one, but it's the type that makes me fat, I want the other kind..... (although it would possibly be more healthy not to have one at all, but who knows)

It's either his stomach, or something else that I would care not to mention. ;)
*Switches on the hoover*

One question. How can someone get so big without dying, or showing major health problems? This guy has normal cholesterol and sugar levels.

At that size he is probably just on the verge of dying.

One question. How can someone get so big without dying, or showing major health problems? This guy has normal cholesterol and sugar levels.

"Uribe's case puzzles doctors." It wouldn't be puzzling if we knew the answer, now, would it?

"Uribe's case puzzles doctors." It wouldn't be puzzling if we knew the answer, now, would it?

No, but I thought someone here would know the answer, as there are a lot of people on this forum.

And i thought this thread was about my ego...

http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/2156/genimageaspxuri20060503t115549.jpg

He has an internet-enabled computer. Comedy gold.

EDIT: I'm not laughing at this poor man. Just the stereotypical situation.

LOL.

OK, which one of you is it? Fess up.

I'm sorry, but I'm never going to be able to sleep ever again. Thanks Kanabia. :( :p

Anytime. :p

http://img461.imageshack.us/img461/2156/genimageaspxuri20060503t115549.jpg

He has an internet-enabled computer. Comedy gold.

EDIT: I'm not laughing at this poor man. Just the stereotypical situation.


Its entirely possible hes on NSG right now. Posing as .... SINUHUE.

What else is the guy going to do,though? Its better than watching TV-he could actually be learning.

No, but I thought someone here would know the answer, as there are a lot of people on this forum.
if there were someone here who knew the answer it would have been Fass. ;)

although it is possible that he does know the answer and isn't telling us.....>.>

I think he waited a bit too long to think about having some kind of medical help.


How could you hit 400lbs, much less 1000lbs, and just stare at the scale going "... Eh, I can wait a bit longer."

I think he waited a bit too long to think about having some kind of medical help.


How could you hit 400lbs, much less 1000lbs, and just stare at the scale going "... Eh, I can wait a bit longer."
probably the same way I hit 260 and thought (at least I am not a forklift lady)

btw, I have been on a diet and lost 40lbs, I stepped it up this week, hoping to average a weight loss of 2-5 pounds a week.... in case anyone cares (nobody does)

No, but I thought someone here would know the answer, as there are a lot of people on this forum.

Yes, we'd know more than the specialists who have access to him.

Yes, we'd know more than the specialists who have access to him.

You could at least try! :p

Its entirely possible hes on NSG right now. Posing as .... SINUHUE.

Sinuhue left.

Its entirely possible hes on NSG right now. Posing as .... SINUHUE.


I knew it! Look at the coincidence - or what we're supposed to believe is coincidence.

1. Sinuhue leaves NSG for shady reasons.
2. This thread is posted.

Could those reasons be.... "she" had to go to get surgery in Italy? YES THEY COULD!

What else is the guy going to do,though? Its better than watching TV-he could actually be learning.

He could also be having cybersex with teenage girls.

He could also be having cybersex with teenage girls.

How? He'd have to use a forklift to get access to his tool. :D

You could at least try! :rolleyes:

Yeah, like I'd go into the complexities of the biochemistry and physiological endocrinology behind human fat metabolism to explain some fluke-person in Mexico who has "puzzled" people already a lot more informed than me.

How? He'd have to use a forklift to get access to his tool. :D

he could just wiggle a lot (not explaining that for a million dollars if you don't get it)

How? He'd have to use a forklift to get access to his tool. :D

Or he could just jiggle his fat over his erection.

He should be a tourist attraction, they put him in a bed in a cage and people just throw cups full of piss at him all day.
Filthy fat bastard.

he could just wiggle a lot (not explaining that for a million dollars if you don't get it)

Filthy minds, and all that...

How? He'd have to use a forklift to get access to his tool. :D

I'm still not convinced that giant round pored thing *isn't* actually his tool.

Now there's a pleasant thought.

he could just wiggle a lot (not explaining that for a million dollars if you don't get it)
*spew*Ok on principal , your barred from the bar.....:gundge:

He should be a tourist attraction, they put him in a bed in a cage and people just throw cups full of piss at him all day.
Filthy fat bastard.

Wow. You manage to be an uglier person than he could ever fear to be.

Yeah, like I'd go into the complexities of the biochemistry and physiological endocrinology behind human fat metabolism to explain some fluke-person in Mexico who has "puzzled" people already a lot more informed than me.

Maybe the person in Mexico happens to be a very experienced physician, but refuses to tell the other people examining him because he wants them to learn for themselves... :eek:

Wow. You manage to be an uglier person than he could ever fear to be.
I'm impressed.

*spew*Ok on principal , your barred from the bar.....:gundge:
funny. I don't go to bars.

I'm still not convinced that giant round pored thing *isn't* actually his tool.

Now there's a pleasant thought.

If it is his tool, it's making me jealous. :p

probably the same way I hit 260 and thought (at least I am not a forklift lady)

btw, I have been on a diet and lost 40lbs, I stepped it up this week, hoping to average a weight loss of 2-5 pounds a week.... in case anyone cares (nobody does)


I care-Good for you! Hope you're feeling good and can maintain.
Thats a major effort on your part.

funny. I don't go to bars.
Dont worry.Its just the ultimate punishment in Ireland.Probably doesn't mean alot elsewhere..

probably the same way I hit 260 and thought (at least I am not a forklift lady)

btw, I have been on a diet and lost 40lbs, I stepped it up this week, hoping to average a weight loss of 2-5 pounds a week.... in case anyone cares (nobody does)

If you hit 260, you're fine. You may be overweight depending on how tall you are or how much muscle mass you have, but usually there's nothing to worry about. When you hit 300, you should worry. When you hit 4,5,6,700? Go nuts and do jumping jacks for three years straight. 1200? Good lord.

I knew it! Look at the coincidence - or what we're supposed to believe is coincidence.

1. Sinuhue leaves NSG for shady reasons.
2. This thread is posted.

Could those reasons be.... "she" had to go to get surgery in Italy? YES THEY COULD!



He could also be having cybersex with teenage girls.

Without sounding heartless, I'm certain this guy has no thoughts of sex whatsoever and there is no access whatsoever to his equipment anyway.

I dont even think you can comprehend the issues involved with elimination this poor guy has.

Some nasty prick said to put him in a cage- this guy IS his own cage. I dont think anyone in here could comprehend or tolerate living a moment in this guy's predicament.

If you hit 260, you're fine. You may be overweight depending on how tall you are or how much muscle mass you have, but usually there's nothing to worry about. When you hit 300, you should worry. When you hit 4,5,6,700? Go nuts and do jumping jacks for three years straight. 1200? Good lord.
260 was not fine, I was morbidly obese. I had high blood pressure, trouble chasing my kids, and my knees kept popping out of place. Denial is the game of a weak mind. According to 'the charts' I should weigh about 120, but my doctor said 140-160 is just fine (which btw is pretty depressing when you figure out you have to lose an entire model and a half worth of weight to get to "just fine")

Without sounding heartless, I'm certain this guy has no thoughts of sex whatsoever and there is no access whatsoever to his equipment anyway.

I dont even think you can comprehend the issues involved with elimination this poor guy has.

Some nasty prick said to put him in a cage- this guy IS his own cage. I dont think anyone in here could comprehend or tolerate living a moment in this guy's predicament.

It's a predicament he's given himself, though. If not by overeating then by not noticing he's becoming a whale and getting medical help sooner.

It's a predicament he's given himself, though. If not by overeating then by not noticing he's becoming a whale and getting medical help sooner.

So, because he didn't bother to get help before, he shouldn't be able to get it now?

It's a predicament he's given himself, though. If not by overeating then by not noticing he's becoming a whale and getting medical help sooner.
you don't think he might have some type of mental illness, to eat so much, to overeat so much that he weighs, as much as 5 baby elephants?

surely if you met someone who was anorexic you wouldn't be so cruel, you wouldn't say "oh wow, you weigh 10 pounds, you skinny bitch, it's all your fault" you would realize that she was sick yes?

you don't think he might have some type of mental illness, to eat so much, to overeat so much that he weighs, as much as 5 baby elephants?

surely if you met someone who was anorexic you wouldn't be so cruel, you wouldn't say "oh wow, you weigh 10 pounds, you skinny bitch, it's all your fault" you would realize that she was sick yes?

The article said it wasn't from overeating. It's a disease that just makes him fat. I'm saying it's stupid he waited this long before doing anything about it.

Anorexics are at fault for their own shit as well. I'd go into it but I don't wanna throw the topic off too much.

So, because he didn't bother to get help before, he shouldn't be able to get it now?

Of course he should get help now.

It's just that he should also have gotten help earlier.

surely if you met someone who was anorexic you wouldn't be so cruel, you wouldn't say "oh wow, you weigh 10 pounds, you skinny bitch, it's all your fault" you would realize that she was sick yes?

That's different if only because no one is meeting this guy. So no, I wouldn't walk up to some anorexic and say that. But would I say that on a forum, in general when talking about them? Yes. I mean, what else would you say? "Don't worry, it's not your fault... evil capitalism is to blame. And you're getting too fat, stop eating!"

The article said it wasn't from overeating. It's a disease that just makes him fat. I'm saying it's stupid he waited this long before doing anything about it.
so, then he really is sick, and you say it's his fault anyway? Have you ever suffered from a chronic disease? don't you think some type of depression might go along with that?

Anorexics are at fault for their own shit as well. I'd go into it but I don't wanna throw the topic off too much.
yeah, I don't think I want to talk to you about that either.

Of course he should get help now.

It's just that he should also have gotten help earlier.

He was probably so embarrassed about his weight that he felt that people would criticize him for it. Many people prolong getting help because they feel that people won't understand. He did the right thing by asking, but yes, he should have asked earlier, when it would have been much easier to deal with.

i love how the article says he weighed "a more normal" 290 lbs at 22

i guess this does prove the mexicans are just like the people in the United States. OVERWEIGHT

would it not be easier just to get the doc to visit him?

they must have a place that can meet the minnimum accomodations the doc needs

so, then he really is sick, and you say it's his fault anyway? Have you ever suffered from a chronic disease? don't you think some type of depression might go along with that?


yeah, I don't think I want to talk to you about that either.

... Why are you only listening to half of what I'm saying? I'm saying he's sick, and for being sick I don't blame him, but if someone has pneumonia, and they wait until it damn near kills them and infects every single part of their body... I blame the waiting on them!

Didn't mean to imply that this was not a medical problem.But how in the hell is this guy still alive!!! It just shouldnt be possible .
I've heard of perfectly fit people suddenly dying; nature has a very cruel sense of humour most days.

I've heard of perfectly fit people suddenly dying; nature has a very cruel sense of humour most days.
I say that every time I look in the mirror...:p

I say that every time I look in the mirror...:p

Nature isn't the only one who has a sense of humor. ;)

It's a predicament he's given himself, though. If not by overeating then by not noticing he's becoming a whale and getting medical help sooner.

That may be the case, but then the same could be said about alcoholics with liver disease and smokers with cancer.

I hope the guy gets some help and gets to the point where he's comfortable again-mentally and physically. I wish him well. And also to those who are half his size and can see this and get the help and program they need before they are as far gone as he is.

That may be the case, but then the same could be said about alcoholics with liver disease and smokers with cancer.

I hope the guy gets some help and gets to the point where he's comfortable again-mentally and physically. I wish him well. And also to those who are half his size and can see this and get the help and program they need before they are as far gone as he is.

Exactly. I blame alcoholics for their liver disease, I blame smokers for their cancers.

That may be the case, but then the same could be said about alcoholics with liver disease and smokers with cancer.

I hope the guy gets some help and gets to the point where he's comfortable again-mentally and physically. I wish him well. And also to those who are half his size and can see this and get the help and program they need before they are as far gone as he is.
Its goint to be one hell of a slice and dice to get rid of the extra skin.Hope the lad is up for it.

Its goint to be one hell of a slice and dice to get rid of the extra skin.Hope the lad is up for it.

I hope someone is still interested in helping him at that point.

I hope someone is still interested in helping him at that point.
It would be stupid not to make the removal of extra skin part of the ops.The risk of decaying tissue alone would make it very unwise me thinks.The pain though, I wouldnt fancy.

Exactly. I blame alcoholics for their liver disease, I blame smokers for their cancers.


That doesnt mean they deserve their plight or that they shouldnt get some assistance.

That doesnt mean they deserve their plight or that they shouldnt get some assistance.

No, I think they -do- deserve it. You smoke cigs for 40 years and get lung cancer? Big surprise - if anything I'd expect the person was waiting for it. Don't wanna get lung cancer? Don't fucking smoke! Not a hard equation to solve.

It would be stupid not to make the removal of extra skin part of the ops.The risk of decaying tissue alone would make it very unwise me thinks.The pain though, I wouldnt fancy.


That might not be for a year down the road-or more,though. And if he lives in Mexico and the doctors are in Italy- is he staying in Italy for the duration? Will they send him back to Mexico right after?
Not enough detail in this story, but I hope there is a comprehensive plan in place-he's going to need a hell of a lot of attention for a long time.

No, I think they -do- deserve it. You smoke cigs for 40 years and get lung cancer? Big surprise - if anything I'd expect the person was waiting for it. Don't wanna get lung cancer? Don't fucking smoke! Not a hard equation to solve.

There are people who don't smoke that get lung cancer. What about them?

There are people who don't smoke that get lung cancer. What about them?

Obviously I don't blame them for it!

No, I think they -do- deserve it. You smoke cigs for 40 years and get lung cancer? Big surprise - if anything I'd expect the person was waiting for it. Don't wanna get lung cancer? Don't fucking smoke! Not a hard equation to solve.


Thats a pretty harsh point of view, but you're free to have it.

I'd just suggest you very carefully continue with your vice-free, optimum health lifestyle.

Thats a pretty harsh point of view, but you're free to have it.

I'd just suggest you very carefully continue with your vice-free, optimum health lifestyle.

When did I say I didn't have any vices? Sure, I don't drink or smoke or do drugs, but everyone has a vice. Mine happens to be video games.

When did I say I didn't have any vices? Sure, I don't drink or smoke or do drugs, but everyone has a vice. Mine happens to be video games.

As long as you know you're at risk from starving to death or committing suicide!

As long as you know you're at risk from starving to death or committing suicide!

Yeah. There've been days when I wouldn't eat or drink anything, and it could last up to a week! I'd be a skeleton when they found me in my room playing Might and Magic VII.

... My characters were hella powerful, though, and I knew they were impressed. Oh yeah.

Thank you. I hope you're happy. My life was just fine, until I read this thread. Even then it was bearable. Now I have an urge to vacuum my brain out through my nose. Kudos.

(:p)
I've been trying and trying to tell you guys: Kanabia is evil. Evil I tell ya! :D

I'm surprised no-one's made the obvious joke about the title yet.

I'm surprised no-one's made the obvious joke about the title yet.

No, I'm too mature for that. :)

Thats what I thought when I first saw this thread. I was like "that better not be a penis."

Anyway, Damn. How could you get that fat. Come on. Thats rediculas. Does he have like zero self control?

Sad.

I didn't actually read the article because I'm more lazy than this guy is fat, but a few of the posts I've skimmed said it was a medical problem, not an eating one.

Or what about this:

"hopes to travel to Italy for a life-saving operation to shed weight."
HOW THE HELL DO THEY EXPECT TO GET THAT THING TO ITALY?! You'd need a crane just to get him on a boat, and I'm sure someone would say it's inhumane to put him in a shipping crate. If he would even fit, that is.

And seriously, how can you get that fat without seeking medical attention. Did he get like that overnight? Or did he pass 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, and 1100 pounds with out saying "I think there might be something wrong with me."

Bloody hell, that's monstrous! I wonder how he got to that weight?

Oh my god. I sure hope the operation goes well for him.

People like that should make a documentary... they'd make millions off all the people that saw super size me.

Now when you sleep at night, imagine it closing over your head...slowly closing, as the noxious fumes of unwashed flabby bits from aeons past overwhelm your subconscious...


cant sleep..fat man will eat me...
cant sleep..fat man will eat me...
cant sleep..fat man will eat me...
cant sleep..fat man will eat me...
cant sleep..fat man will eat me...

YOU BASTARD!!!!!

cant sleep..fat man will eat me...
cant sleep..fat man will eat me...
cant sleep..fat man will eat me...
cant sleep..fat man will eat me...
cant sleep..fat man will eat me...

YOU BASTARD!!!!!
I think 'absorb' would be a more technically accurate term. ;)

Bloody hell, that's monstrous! I wonder how he got to that weight?

You have to imagine that at least 500 or 600 pounds ago, he must have lost his ability to get whatever he eats himself.
So since then, someone else has been bringing him way too much low quality food. That person(s) could have helped prevent him from reaching this point.

I hope they don't use him as the anchor if he gets on a ship.