KHNL News 8 Story - Fighting Obesity

For those who missed it, there was a very touching story of a local teen whose considering having WLS on KHNL News 8 last night. Hearing her story bought back alot of memories of my childhood and I could totally relate. Just thought I'd share, there is also a link to the video on the page too. http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=5616920 Hope you all are having a HAPPY HUMP DAY!!

Wow....that did bring back memories. In school I was always just about 20-30 pounds overweight, but I still had a hard time...I'm realatively close to her age and I can totally sympathize with her. At 270 pounds, my knees hurt, I can only imagine what she is going through right now especially being so young. I pray she finds whatever gives her solace...be it exercise and diet or WLS. My sons wonder why I'm always telling them they can't have soda or juice and candy (well I let them have a "treat" once a every week or two) but my heart would absolutely break if I had to pick them up from school because their classmates found them "offensive." Children can be so cruel...and my heart broke for her. But she's doing the right thing in seeking help...that's such a brave first step for her to take.

Just wanted to thank you for sharing the story of Kanoe on KHNL News 8. It really brought back memories. I too have always been overweight as a child and understand how cruel life can be. Especially when you are not accepted by your peers because of your size. How have you been? I hope that everything is going fine with you. Have a wonderful weekend and blessed week!! Hugs and aloha, Pat