So imagine my surprise when scrolling through my fb feed I see this post.....

"Seriously?!

To the lobbyists at the House of Rep. trying to get it passed that "Obesity is a Disease"...hear me say that Hell will freeze over before my tax dollars go towards yet one more idiotic Obama Care mission. Let's just provide one more incentive for Americans to stop working, eat more, and give them free electronics to satisfy them while they sit on the couch contributing nothing to humanity. Um, no. Where are the incentives for MY healthy body, good work ethic and willingness to give more than I receive in hopes of making the world a better place?! Let's all take a reality check here!!! Please."

Personally, I was offended. I know this woman and she has never struggled with weight. Apparently, since I am obese, the two jobs I work and the fact that I'm in grad school full time mean I'm not contributing to society, am getting free electronics, and just sit on the couch all day. I'm also slightly confused how she is making the world a better place while working retail.....

So what do you all think about obesity being a disease?

I've had 1 person 'like' the comment and nothing else. No response from original poster so far. I hope she feels ashamed of herself.

Don't forget one big statistic, what percentage of the population suffer from obesity? Fat people are voters too.

Beanie, that fb responce was awesome and passionate, I doubt I could have been as diplomatic.

Don't forget one big statistic, what percentage of the population suffer from obesity? Fat people are voters too.

Beanie, that fb responce was awesome and passionate, I doubt I could have been as diplomatic.

It took a lot of restraint for me to not say something like "You better pray that I'm not doing your pap smear next year. This fat girl won't be so nice with that speculum and you better believe you are going to get a rectal" (Just a joke, I would never do anything mean like that! even on the really rude/mean patients)

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW IT IS A DISEASE , HOWEVER IF YOUR ON THIS SITRE THEN YOU SHOULD KNOW IT IS A DISEASE WE JUST LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH WHY AND WHAT WE WE'RE STRUGGLING WITH AS WE ALL (BANDSTERS) HAD TRIED EVERYTHING POSSIBLE AND FOR ME MY THYROID WAS OUT OF WACK SO I GOT THE BAND AND STARTED WORKING THIS TOOL TO HELP ME I ALSO WORK EVERYDAY AND STAND ON Y FEET FOR 9 HOURS SO YES BEING OVER WEIGHT FOR SOME NOT ALL IS NOT A CHOICE ALSO IT IS CONSIDER A DISEASE CAUSE SOMETIMES WE DO NOT IDENTIFIE THE REASON UNLESS A SURGEON OR DOCTOR CAN IDENTIFY IT ALSO.

Debbie, no need to shout. Not everyone on this site thinks obesity is a disease. As Quahog stated above, she believes, for her, obesity is a disorder. In my situation, for me personally, part of my disease is mental health related (i.e. addiction). Not everyone has the same opinions and just because we are on this site doesn't mean we all think the same way. When I asked the question 'What do you think about obesity being a disease' it was out of curiosity what other bandsters thought, to spark dialogue, and to discuss/help me understand the mean spirited Facebook post.

Your response to your FB 'friend' was great! And far nicer than I would have been. Disease, disorder, whatever it may be, there are interesting physiological studies that are starting to show how people who are overweight react differently to 'fullness' than thin people, and one documentary on it is the BBC produced "The Truth about Fat". Watching it helped my boyfriend understand why, when my band wasn't working, I constantly felt hungry. Yes, I could control what I put in my mouth, yes I could exercise to keep my weight down, but hunger was almost a demon for me to fight whereas for him it was just a function of making sure he ate to live. And suddenly it all made sense to him.

If you can get to watch it, I think it'll suddenly make a lot of sense why we struggle with food like we do.

Lellow, that program sounds great. Hope I can find it. The more knowledge the better.