tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post1012762402898555555..comments2024-02-18T15:43:14.717-05:00Comments on Moved to LivinLaVidaLowCarb.com/Blog: Prayers Needed For My Obesity-Battling Brother Kevin, Given One Year To LiveJimmy Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-66905605932792422282008-07-09T20:10:00.000-04:002008-07-09T20:10:00.000-04:00Oh Jimmy, I don't know how I missed this in your b...Oh Jimmy, I don't know how I missed this in your blog. I'm so sorry. I'm praying for healing.lisa32989https://www.blogger.com/profile/00548671362823223110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-50220073425137170772008-07-02T11:38:00.000-04:002008-07-02T11:38:00.000-04:00Jimmy,My heart just aches as I read this. I am so...Jimmy,<BR/><BR/>My heart just aches as I read this. I am so sorry. No matter how you resolve yourself to your brothers self-destruction, it will be hard and feel unreal.<BR/><BR/>My mother basically destroyed herself by drinking. She fell in 2006, breaking her ankle. When I got her to the hospital, her system was wacked out, she was admitted to ICU and went through detox for 10+ days. She was SO intoxicated that they could not repair her broken ankle and could not admister any pain meds. After 3 months of being in and out of the hospital, she began drinking again (secretely). When confronted, she lied and got angry. She passed in March (after two long years of trying to recover from a fall that was caused by her drunkeness). She passed from liver failure-cirrhosis. <BR/><BR/>I teeter between anger and complete disbelief that we lost her within 2 months of learning of her condition.<BR/><BR/>It is unfortunate that self-destructive people think that they aren't hurting anyone but themselves. My mother's death is part of what has prompted me to do better. I have 5 kids and they deserve better than this!<BR/><BR/>Jimmy, you keep plugging away and encouraging others. Those who will wake up, will. Those who do not want to, will not. Who can understand it??<BR/><BR/>Joy @ lowcarbingjoy.blogspot.comK.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06049357117023462480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-8229028306919345322008-06-28T07:48:00.000-04:002008-06-28T07:48:00.000-04:00Jimmy,I am very saddened to hear about the news on...Jimmy,<BR/>I am very saddened to hear about the news on your brother.<BR/>God Bless<BR/>ScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-27591429556138283142008-06-26T23:33:00.000-04:002008-06-26T23:33:00.000-04:00Jimmy, I am very, very sorry to hear this. My tho...Jimmy, I am very, very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family. <BR/><BR/>I feel sorry for Kevin as well but in the final analysis, this outcome was decided by him and no one else. You tried your best, Jimmy. You couldn't do any more for him. Kevin had to want to live and be healthy and no amount of browbeating by you or his doctors or family can change this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-26964686701604395242008-06-26T16:14:00.000-04:002008-06-26T16:14:00.000-04:00At this point, he is too far gone. It's just too ...At this point, he is too far gone. It's just too little too late for him.Jimmy Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590225257991702645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-67555585500141296702008-06-26T16:11:00.000-04:002008-06-26T16:11:00.000-04:00Jimmy, just wondering...can your brother not have ...Jimmy, just wondering...can your brother not have bypass surgery to help correct his problems in the short-term, allowing him the time he will need to get his health back on track?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16608477689806540354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-35267494297700160682008-06-26T12:50:00.000-04:002008-06-26T12:50:00.000-04:00Jimmy... I'm so sorry to hear about your brother....Jimmy... I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Watching a loved one slowly die is like watching a car accident in slow motion.<BR/><BR/>I was watching a show on the BBC last night that was touting a study involving men with ED and coronary blockage problems being treated with 4 raw garlic cloves per day. Apparently, it worked wonders and was the only thing they changed in their diet. Trick was, the garlic had to be sliced or crushed prior to ingesting in order for the active ingredient to be released. These men put the garlic on the food they normally consumed i.e. sandwiches, steaks, etc. <BR/><BR/>Might be worth a try, couldn't hurt at this point. (One man had to change his high blood pressure meds before this garlic treatment could be effective).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-65839720882969290602008-06-26T10:04:00.000-04:002008-06-26T10:04:00.000-04:00I agree with the comment upthread about speaking w...I agree with the comment upthread about speaking with an eating disorder psychiatrist or an eating disorder clinic. He may in fact qualify for inpatient treatment, since his eating behavior seems to be a physical danger to himself.<BR/><BR/>Also, I would not recommend he check out Overeaters Anonymous or any of the 12-step programs, which encourage learned helplessness over taking action.<BR/><BR/>Something like Rational Recovery or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy might make more sense.<BR/><BR/>I wish both of you the best of luck.<BR/><BR/>JonathanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-17437423643256103552008-06-26T09:39:00.000-04:002008-06-26T09:39:00.000-04:00My prayers are with you. It is infuriating that l...My prayers are with you. It is infuriating that low fat has become dogma, even though it is not right for everyone, especially most type 2 diabetics.<BR/><BR/>God can work miracles, but we have to let His will be done. May God confort all of you. Romans 5:1 - 5.renegadediabetichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710855525093861921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-9974327234221168952008-06-26T04:30:00.000-04:002008-06-26T04:30:00.000-04:00This is the first time I've ever read this blog, s...This is the first time I've ever read this blog, so I don't really know you. But I understand how much it hurts to see a brother slipping away. <BR/><BR/>I will surely add you all to my prayers. I hope you all will find the peace in your hearts that only God himself can give us. Don't give up!<BR/>/Tina from SwedenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-49104672001897714492008-06-25T23:56:00.000-04:002008-06-25T23:56:00.000-04:00Would an "obesity hospital" with long term stay be...Would an "obesity hospital" with long term stay be an option? Making a pitstop during life in order to SAVE one's life seems reasonable to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-27243875937248501982008-06-25T20:11:00.000-04:002008-06-25T20:11:00.000-04:00I am so sorry to hear this. All my thoughts are w...I am so sorry to hear this. All my thoughts are with your brother, you and your family.<BR/><BR/>Zyarah (couldn't seem to get signed on except as anonymousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-41647070059591868982008-06-25T20:03:00.000-04:002008-06-25T20:03:00.000-04:00I posted some things for Kevin, I don't know if he...I posted some things for Kevin, I don't know if he can come see them or not.Tom Bunnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11840576840382147883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-89925182165476762592008-06-25T18:28:00.000-04:002008-06-25T18:28:00.000-04:00Jimmy, Kevin and Family. I am very sad with you an...Jimmy, Kevin and Family. I am very sad with you and totally believe in <BR/>God and the power He has to help you in this time and any time to come, no matter what the outcome. <BR/><BR/>We are however still all alive and who knows what tomorrow brings for any one of us ? I have heard of totally healthy people who pass away for no apparent reason suddenly and also of people with very very serious severe problems who made it and outlived the 'healthy'.<BR/><BR/>I pray for peace that passes all understanding and wisdom for you all and especially as much possible TIME that you might enjoy, laugh and share happy moments together.<BR/><BR/>I would like to give some borrowed advice to Kevin from a true personal friend of mine who was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors gave him 4 months to live. They had to cut away 65% of his tummy for him to stay alive for those 4 months or any part of it. I am happy to say that that was more than 12 years ago. His advice that I would like to share with you is :<BR/><BR/>Get the BEST POSSIBLE medical treatment you can get. <BR/>and<BR/>Live life as if you are going to live another 100 years - make those wonderful plans you have, go on that vacation if you can, dream that dream and enjoy each second of it!!<BR/><BR/>All of the best guys !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-59675047356852686292008-06-25T17:54:00.000-04:002008-06-25T17:54:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry - I (and probably most low-carbers) k...I'm so sorry - I (and probably most low-carbers) know how it is to watch someone's health decay because they follow the diet that "experts" recommend. It's so sad and so frustrating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-63855612940174924452008-06-25T17:21:00.000-04:002008-06-25T17:21:00.000-04:00Jimmy, you and your family are in our prayers here...Jimmy, you and your family are in our prayers here.<BR/><BR/>(((HUGS)))Christinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060907546903243571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-81180613821047661032008-06-25T16:26:00.000-04:002008-06-25T16:26:00.000-04:00Jimmy, You and your family are in my thoughts and ...Jimmy, <BR/><BR/>You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>KarlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-80308392435063017382008-06-25T16:25:00.000-04:002008-06-25T16:25:00.000-04:00I will say a prayer for you and Kevin, but at some...I will say a prayer for you and Kevin, but at some point it is up to Kevin.<BR/>Does he want to live? You have done your best as you have mentioned b4, but for Kevin to get better and live, Kevin will need to grow up and face this or die.<BR/>It is that simple!<BR/>I feel for you Jimmy, but it is his life, his decision.<BR/><BR/>God BlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-24787226402598667362008-06-25T15:09:00.000-04:002008-06-25T15:09:00.000-04:00I know how you and your parents must feel. My tho...I know how you and your parents must feel. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have son who is about the same weight as your brother. He also has Type 2 diabetes and the accompanying physical and medical issues. Like you, my husband, his dad, lost weight and improved his health dramatically on low carb - we had hoped that the example his dad set would make a difference. It didn't. His response was that he didn't even notice that dad lost all that weight. :(<BR/>It's extremely emotional to watch your loved one, especially when it's your own son, use an acceptable method for committing suicide -- food.<BR/>Please know that you will all be in our prayers for strength during this difficult time in your family's lives. May your brother's health improve and may he finally take responsibility for his health.<BR/>Love,<BR/>Marylovinglifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496416466921038013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-15522623223024994792008-06-25T14:16:00.000-04:002008-06-25T14:16:00.000-04:00Jimmy,I am so sorry to hear about your brother. A...Jimmy,<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry to hear about your brother. All of your family will be in my prayers. It must be so terribly frustrating to know that this could have been prevented if only he had listened to his "little bro" when you first started to tell him about livin la vida low carb. I know, because I have a friend who listens to everyone except me, when it comes to diet, exercise and prescription drugs. I am putting you and Kevin on a wonderful, very widely circulated prayer list. Let's all hope for a Divine miracle from our glorious Lord!<BR/><BR/>Cathieshortandsweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09863440499737281616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-1519177585767502962008-06-25T13:37:00.000-04:002008-06-25T13:37:00.000-04:00I'm not a believer in God, but I do believe in sci...I'm not a believer in God, but I do believe in science and medicine. Here's to hoping he can get this thing turned around.GreatnessBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01364374417904851444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-83603359070324279802008-06-25T11:32:00.000-04:002008-06-25T11:32:00.000-04:00Jimmy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and yo...Jimmy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope and pray that something will turn around for him. Maybe Doug Kaufman could offer him some help. I hope things turn out differently for him. Hearing Kevin's story makes me more motivated to stick with my low-carb eating for today. God Bless all of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-9538048572250070362008-06-25T10:35:00.000-04:002008-06-25T10:35:00.000-04:00Jimmy,My heart goes out to you, your brother, and ...Jimmy,<BR/><BR/>My heart goes out to you, your brother, and your whole family. We'll definitely be praying for him. We don't know the will of God in this, but I'm praying that He will rebuild your brother's arteries and, in His mercy, give him another chance to be a good steward of his body. We know that He is certainly a God of second (and third and fourth and . . .) chances.<BR/><BR/>You have committed to stand with us in our low-carb lifestyle, and we will stand with you in prayer during this time. May you and your family feel the comforting presence of God with you in these weeks and months, and may you experience the peace of Christ that transcends understanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-2174976616433184742008-06-25T10:25:00.000-04:002008-06-25T10:25:00.000-04:00Oh Jimmy, I'm so sorry for you and for your whole ...Oh Jimmy, I'm so sorry for you and for your whole family!! 41 is too young to leave this world!! It sounds like you and your parents have a very faithful attitude toward Kevin's fate. I will pray for him and for some miraculous intervention. Stay strong Jimmy - God's will be done.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>AngieTypeAMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466498668366870271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12333976.post-54244049687433389222008-06-25T09:29:00.000-04:002008-06-25T09:29:00.000-04:00I am so sorry to hear this. I'll be praying for K...I am so sorry to hear this. I'll be praying for Kevin and your family.Motherhenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847866120253288588noreply@blogger.com