Just gave my first negative rep (on MC)

[Mousey Girl]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

One question, though, that was an issue not long ago in the news here in Phoenix. If someone of large size takes up two seats on an airplane, should they be expected to pay for two seats? How much should industry try to accomodate the obese? For example, I would suspect many rides at DL could not handle some larger people. Should DL be expected to accomodate? I am afraid that obesity may someday be covered under the ADA and that industry and businesses will suffer financially. Should it be considered a disability? I know for some morbidly obese people it truly is and is a physical problem outside of their control.

I have only been on a plane once. My hubby is a thin guy, I just put the armrest up and we had plenty of room. Even though I fit in 1 seat I would GLADLY pay for 2 if it meant more comfort for me. I have seen the ADA applied to some very heavy people at work with the purchase of special office chairs that are specifically designed for larger tushies. Luckily I am not, nor will I become, someone who needs that. I was impressed by the company purchasing those chairs (at over $500/pop). The company has since said that if someone requires a chair outside the normal ergonomic ones they provide then that person must purchase it themselves. At DLR, I know what I can and cannot ride. I know the rides that will hurt me because I am not comfy and those that will mess with my back and I simply avoid them.

The bypass surgery has been the thing to do at my work. The sad thing is out of the 10+ that have put their bodies thru that, only 3 have kept the weight off. Most are gaining it back and then some. I have thought about going that route, but for me, it isn't worth the risk. I have a Hubby who loves me, no matter what size I wear. I am more comfortable in my own skin than I have ever been in my life and David is a big reason for that. I am not saying I don't want to lose weight, but as long as I am not gaining I am happy.