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BEACHGIRL2007
5/4/07 6:58 A
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| Thanks. I try hard not to give him a hard time about his weight. I take the " I'm worried about your health" issue more than about how big he is getting. Since he plays sports, I worry that his weight will cause him to collapse on the field one day. So far, he has been receptive to seeing the doctor and at least getting some bloodwork and other tests run. Since his father is not in his life full-time, maybe talking with another man will help him understand that this is for his benefit (health-wise) and not just to look good.
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TRIPLEANGELL
5/4/07 12:43 A
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I'm glad you're getting a second opinion because something just doesn't add up!
But I just wanted to say having been an overweight teen (although I'm a girl :o) He really just needs your love and acceptance. (I know you are loving him - you seem like a great mom who just wants what's best for him!) I can remember my dad just trying to be helpful and giving me "tips and advice" on how to lose weight. All it did really was make me feel worse about myself.
I'm not saying you can't offer advice but just make sure he knows he's loved no matter what and that nothing is conditional on his size/weight. I still struggle with feeling like my dad loves me for who I am and I'm almost 30 :o(
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not a parent...so bare wt me
but i just read an article abt schools introducing DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) as PE activities in schools. maybe that would work since ur kid likes to play video games.
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BEACHGIRL2007
4/30/07 9:31 P
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| It's been a while, but just wanted to give an update. I have scheduled my son an appointment to see a "male" doctor for a complete check-up and round of tests to see if his weight gain is medically related. He just finished baseball season and getting reay for summer workouts for football, so I had a good "excuse" to get him a physical. I've already talked with the doctor's office and told them of my concerns. Hopefully, he will be able to talk with my son privately and explain the need for a healthy body.
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VEUVEGIRL
1/16/07 12:06 P
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| I would definitely press the doctor. Also, check into portion control. Maybe he is eating healthy, but to large of portions. This could help.
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BEACHGIRL2007
1/14/07 6:00 P
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| Thanks for the advise. No, my son is not on any meds, and although he does play video games, he doesn't sit there and play for hours on end. Most of the time, he plays for a few hours at night, but this is after he has already been at ball practice for 2-3 hours working out.
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Coach Jen gives great advice! I love the idea of getting a second opinion.
My son is at 274 pounds and he is 17. The biggest problem with mine is that he is inactive. (Playing a video game does not mean playing a sport).
However, the reason I posted here is to see if your son is on any kind of medications? My son initally gained most of his weight due to medications that he has to take on a daily basis. His doc now also has him on a weight loss me..not working..but she does see the issue.
Just wanted to make sure that you rule that out.
Hope this helps..
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SPARK_COACH_JEN
1/13/07 11:07 A
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Beachgirl,
If he's eating pretty healthy and is very active, but continues to gain weight (or can't lose), I would press your pediatrician to look into it a little more. It's hard to know if something else is going on or if there's something different he could be doing, but it sounds like something isn't adding up. If your pediatrician still isn't helpful, I'd get a second opinion. You don't want to focus on weight loss and dieting too much with kids, but you also want them to be healthy at the same time.
Hope that helps,
Coach Jen
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BEACHGIRL2007
1/13/07 9:14 A
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My son is an awesome kid with many athletic abilities. He plays baseball, basketball and football. However, in the past 2 years, he has gained 40 pounds, even though he stays active in sports (and has played since he was 5 years old on the pee-wee football team!)
In 2004, he weighed 190 and was in a size (mens) 36 pants. Now, barely 2 years later, I just had to buy him size 42's because the 40's were too tight to button. I'm very sad because I know how people can tease kids in school about their weight. He now weighs in at 250 and even though he is eating healthier and still working out, he is not losing weight.
I have taken him to the peditrician for weight-loss help and all she told us was for him to spend only 1 hour in front of the TV (and/or video games) each day. This kid is gone every afternoon at practice, and when they are not practicing a sport, all the friends get together and play it anyway! She told me not to worry that he would grow out of it, but that didn't help solve his problems.
Any ideas?
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