Comments on: Missouri Man Deemed Too Obese To Adopt – *Update http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up Blog with information on open adoption. Includes advice, tips, concerns, and news articles about open adoption. Birthparent and Adoptive parent blog on open adoption. Articles, information, and news about the open adoption experience. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:44:09 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: fostermomofmany http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up/comment-page-1#comment-1326 fostermomofmany Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:37:57 +0000 http://open-adoptio.www.adoptionblogs.com/2007/08/15/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up#comment-1326 I was just wondering if there was any update to this story, as a speical needs fosterparent who about 50lbs over weight.. I think this is a out rage.. I was just wondering if there was any update to this story, as a speical needs fosterparent who about 50lbs over weight.. I think this is a out rage..

]]> By: phatgrl_08 http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up/comment-page-1#comment-1325 phatgrl_08 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:43:49 +0000 http://open-adoptio.www.adoptionblogs.com/2007/08/15/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up#comment-1325 I didn't know obesity can limit your adoption rights until I've read this. This reminds me of the free report I got from Julianne Kennedy's site. It's for morbidly obese people considering bariatric surgery but its really IN-YOUR-FACE to non-obese people. She kind of attacks them or society at large for persecuting the obese. I'm 'big' so I really enjoyed it - LOL - she says all the things I want to say but don't have the nerve to. Anyway, its a really good argument she makes about why modern society is setup for obese people to fail, she gives 7 reasons which are very strong. I had to give my email address to get the report but I thought it was good, its here if you want to read it: http://www.weight-loss-surgery-secrets.com/controversial/free_wls_report.htm I didn’t know obesity can limit your adoption rights until I’ve read this. This reminds me of the free report I got from Julianne Kennedy’s site. It’s for morbidly obese people considering bariatric surgery but
its really IN-YOUR-FACE to non-obese people.

She kind of attacks them or society at large for persecuting the
obese. I’m ‘big’ so I really enjoyed it – LOL – she says all the
things I want to say but don’t have the nerve to.

Anyway, its a really good argument she makes about why modern
society is setup for obese people to fail, she gives 7 reasons
which are very strong.

I had to give my email address to get the report but I thought it
was good, its here if you want to read it:
http://www.weight-loss-surgery-secrets.com/controversial/free_wls_report.htm

]]> By: mariah http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up/comment-page-1#comment-1324 mariah Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:34:19 +0000 http://open-adoptio.www.adoptionblogs.com/2007/08/15/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up#comment-1324 Judge sounds like he's on a power trip. Judge sounds like he’s on a power trip.

]]> By: Deb Donatti http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up/comment-page-1#comment-1323 Deb Donatti Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:51:24 +0000 http://open-adoptio.www.adoptionblogs.com/2007/08/15/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up#comment-1323 I just found an interview the couple did with Paula Zahn,<br /> <a href="http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0707/30/pzn.01.html">Paula Zahn Now</a><br /> And it is the very <strong>SAME</strong> judge we went before with our son's adoption!<br /> I just found an interview the couple did with Paula Zahn,
Paula Zahn Now
And it is the very SAME judge we went before with our son’s adoption!

]]> By: soblessed http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up/comment-page-1#comment-1322 soblessed Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:30:31 +0000 http://open-adoptio.www.adoptionblogs.com/2007/08/15/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up#comment-1322 So, if he gets a DEFINITE illness from trying to avoid a POSSIBLE illness, will that then also be used against him?<br /> <br /> My mom had breast cancer. Kidney cancer too, although it is unusual for someone to have two primary cancers. Will I be unable to adopt again becasue I MAY develop breast cancer? C'mon! Quit discriminating; quit playing God and return this child to his father and avoid even more trauma to this whole family.....<br /> <br /> So, if he gets a DEFINITE illness from trying to avoid a POSSIBLE illness, will that then also be used against him?

My mom had breast cancer. Kidney cancer too, although it is unusual for someone to have two primary cancers. Will I be unable to adopt again becasue I MAY develop breast cancer? C’mon! Quit discriminating; quit playing God and return this child to his father and avoid even more trauma to this whole family…..

]]> By: Deb Donatti http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up/comment-page-1#comment-1321 Deb Donatti Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:57:48 +0000 http://open-adoptio.www.adoptionblogs.com/2007/08/15/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up#comment-1321 Good information mariah, I may try that myself!<br /> I agree this man is risking his life in order to lose the weight with this sugery. He has responded to the courts demands, quickly and in a BIG (pardon the pun) way. I hope all goes smooth for his procedure and he can drop the pounds without jepordizing his health.<br /> What more does the STATE (big brother?) expect from a devoted parent?<br /> Give the man his son back already! Good information mariah, I may try that myself!
I agree this man is risking his life in order to lose the weight with this sugery. He has responded to the courts demands, quickly and in a BIG (pardon the pun) way. I hope all goes smooth for his procedure and he can drop the pounds without jepordizing his health.
What more does the STATE (big brother?) expect from a devoted parent?
Give the man his son back already!

]]> By: mariah http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up/comment-page-1#comment-1320 mariah Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:46:30 +0000 http://open-adoptio.www.adoptionblogs.com/2007/08/15/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up#comment-1320 I wish there was a way I could tell Gary about MediFast. It is also a good way to lose weight quickly (doctor-supervised) without the side-effects and hazards of surgery. In fact, the surgery could make him more likely to be sick than being fat MAY predispose him to diabetes and sleep apnea. <br /> <br /> I've been on MediFast for 2 1/2 months, and have lost 43 pounds. I feel great, I have lots of energy, and it's something I can stick to while I change some of my habits and thinking regarding food. I wish there was a way I could tell Gary about MediFast. It is also a good way to lose weight quickly (doctor-supervised) without the side-effects and hazards of surgery. In fact, the surgery could make him more likely to be sick than being fat MAY predispose him to diabetes and sleep apnea.

I’ve been on MediFast for 2 1/2 months, and have lost 43 pounds. I feel great, I have lots of energy, and it’s something I can stick to while I change some of my habits and thinking regarding food.

]]> By: Deb Donatti http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up/comment-page-1#comment-1319 Deb Donatti Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:39:41 +0000 http://open-adoptio.www.adoptionblogs.com/2007/08/15/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up#comment-1319 After posting this I found yet another link to yet another comment from those acting on behalf of Jackson county's skewed court system.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2007/07/judge-foster-fa.html">USA Today Blogs</a><br /> <br /> Near the end of this article you will find a disturbing comment from The baby's court-appointed guardian who tells WDAF-TV that <br /> <blockquote>"There was concern that Gary may develop diabetes or sleep apnea because of his size."</blockquote><br /> <strong>WHAT?!! </strong>Concern he <strong>MAY</strong> develop... something? <br /> Are adopting parents now to be penalized for things that <strong>COULD</strong> possibly happen to us? How does one accurately predict such things, and could the Jackson county courts please share that information? Now are diabetes and sleep apnea on the list of things Missouri will use to refuse an adoption petition? What next, hemorrhoids and planter’s warts?<br /> To the judges of Jackson county, you might just have too much free time on your hands, but find a new hobby.<br /> <br /> A fund has been set up to help the Stocklaufer family with legal fees. Donations can be sent to: <br /> <br /> Gary and Cynthia Stocklaufer Fund <br /> Commerce Bank<br /> 17601 E. Highway 24<br /> Independence, MO 64056<br /> <br /> After posting this I found yet another link to yet another comment from those acting on behalf of Jackson county’s skewed court system.

USA Today Blogs

Near the end of this article you will find a disturbing comment from The baby’s court-appointed guardian who tells WDAF-TV that

“There was concern that Gary may develop diabetes or sleep apnea because of his size.”

WHAT?!! Concern he MAY develop… something?
Are adopting parents now to be penalized for things that COULD possibly happen to us? How does one accurately predict such things, and could the Jackson county courts please share that information? Now are diabetes and sleep apnea on the list of things Missouri will use to refuse an adoption petition? What next, hemorrhoids and planter’s warts?
To the judges of Jackson county, you might just have too much free time on your hands, but find a new hobby.

A fund has been set up to help the Stocklaufer family with legal fees. Donations can be sent to:

Gary and Cynthia Stocklaufer Fund
Commerce Bank
17601 E. Highway 24
Independence, MO 64056

]]> By: Coley S. http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up/comment-page-1#comment-1318 Coley S. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:26:17 +0000 http://open-adoptio.www.adoptionblogs.com/2007/08/15/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up#comment-1318 I hadn't heard anything about this until now - that's just crazy! Keep us up to date on this story Deb! I hadn’t heard anything about this until now – that’s just crazy! Keep us up to date on this story Deb!

]]> By: Sandra Hanks Benoiton http://open.adoptionblogs.com/weblogs/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up/comment-page-1#comment-1317 Sandra Hanks Benoiton Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:45:29 +0000 http://open-adoptio.www.adoptionblogs.com/2007/08/15/missouri-man-deemed-to-obese-to-adopt-up#comment-1317 I've been following this, too, Deb, and have been appalled by the way this has gone. I'm hoping there is some action being taken in the state to prompt a good, hard look at decisions like this. Is the court saying that foster care would be a better option for this child? Would other characteristics put people out of the parenting realm? <br /> The dedication this family is showing is very impressive. I’ve been following this, too, Deb, and have been appalled by the way this has gone. I’m hoping there is some action being taken in the state to prompt a good, hard look at decisions like this. Is the court saying that foster care would be a better option for this child? Would other characteristics put people out of the parenting realm?
The dedication this family is showing is very impressive.

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