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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]See, why is it ok to confront someone with an addiction to alcohol, gambling, or shopping but not to food? I get that people are sensitive about it, but when it becomes a real health concern then I think it's fine to bring it up.

I'm sure he knows it's an issue, but there's obviously something wrong if he knows it and still does it.

And I'm happy to report that after a few years of struggle (and a weight that I'm guessing can't have been under 600 lb), my own BIL finally had successful lap band surgery. We are all so glad for him and will do what we can to support this new chapter for him.[/quote]

I tend to agree if his weight is to the point where he likely is having health effects.  My aunt died at 50 from obesity (and not anywhere close to 600 pounds - maybe 300) - everyone tiptoed around the issue her whole life, even when her health was declining, because people seemed to think that it was taboo or that she would turn it around.  Instead, her lungs collapsed from the weight and killed her.

I get that you can't nag people about it and shouldn't bring it up unless you have legitimate health concerns, but I regret every day that our family didn't have some sort of intervention or come to Jesus with my aunt.  She is dearly missed, and her death feels so preventable.[/quote]

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