From Allison, Child's Age 16 - 07/05/04 - IP#: 69.76.188.xxx Click here to reply
Help! I can't believe I'm even writing this, but I don't know what to do. My 16 year old daughter is extremely overweight, and I don't know what to do. She had her yearly appointment today, and she weighed in at 302 pounds. I can't believe this is possible. I know she's been gaining weight for the past year, but I am flabbergasted. I knew it was going to be bad because she just looks so huge and bloated. I thought maybe I was just being overcritical but obviously not. What can I do? The last time I mentioned her weight, she ended up gaining 20 more pounds in five weeks.Her father refuses to take her out anywhere with him. I know she is bothered by this, but I can't find a way to mention it. After the doctor today, she said that she's glad that she's too big to do anything strenuous. What can I do?
Reply from Nikki, Child's Age 10 - 08/03/04 - IP#: 67.50.229.xxx My daughter is also extremely overweight. If you are looking for someone to talk to, please email me. tiktoktow@hotmail.com
Reply from JS, Child's Age 12 - 07/10/04 - IP#: 67.72.69.xxx hey, its nothing to be emmbaressed about. it seems when you mentioned her weight, you opened an emotion. perhaps denial she is trying to hide? i dont know for sure, but it seems so. just confront her, and tell her, she has to do somthing about hedr weight, or else she can die. even tell her your "considering" putting her in inpatient eating disorder treatment. if she doesnt reaspond to your actions, consult her doctor. tell him you haved no control over her habits, and need some help/advice.
Reply from Dee, Child's Age 13 - 07/06/04 - IP#: 216.175.30.xxx A little exercise is better than no exercise. Start slowly and talk to her about changes she wants to make. It won't work until she is ready to make the changes. Sometimes, it is easier to hide behind weight, or some other excuse, than to face what is really bothering them. It starts with talking. We are new to this, and 9 lbs. is incredible for my daughter. It's taken over a month, but everything starts slowly.
