700-Pound Man Becomes Viral Sensation After Plea For Help on You Tube

[Cali_Democrat]

All Robert Gibbs wanted for his birthday was help losing weight.

The 700-pound Livermore man, who turned 23 on Friday, uploaded a video of himself on YouTube pleading for the assistance of anyone who would be willing. Gibbs, who has struggled with obesity since the age of four, said he has become a prisoner in his own body.

"I'm just trying to get some help from somebody," he said in the video. "Nutritionist, personal trainer, Dr. Phil, 'Biggest Loser,' anything...get this to become one of the most watched videos ever. Eventually someone will see it, and then maybe I can get some help."

And it looks like Gibbs' birthday wish may come true. After his video garnered more than 200,000 views in 24 hours, he has received an outpouring of support from both professionals and well-wishers alike. A spokeswoman for the "Dr. Phil" show has reached out to the young man, as well as several alumni from "The Biggest Loser" and renowned weight-loss experts.

In the video, Gibbs explains that he has suffered from diabetes for several years and can only stand up for a few minutes at a time. He eats fast food to quell his addiction and save money, and he has been hospitalized twice.

Video at link:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/03/robert-gibbs-livermore_n_1318866.html

[polly7]

1. A very brave young man. All the best to him! nt.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

2. Pick anybody but dr phil, Robert!

that guy is a quack.

non-huff-po link
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/03/02/obese-livermore-mans-plea-for-help-goes-viral/

[Javaman]

3. Eats fast food to quell his adiction and to save money...

and there it is, the state of our nation.

If anyone here as seen the the Michael Moore movie "Sicko" you will understand the cost of food and how buying fast food is the cheaper alternative to buying food one perpares for themselves.

I don't know this poor guys level of income, but if he's eating fast food to save money, it can't be very high.

The poor in this nation suffer disproportionately due to the high price of food.

Plus many of the poor areas of this nation suffer food deserts where their isn't a quality supermarket for miles.

The poor guy suffers not only from poor nutrition but also, it appears, was never taught proper diet skills.

I truly hope he gets the help he wants.

[Cirque du So-What]

4. Hope he gets help

of the professional-grade variety. In a just society, he would have had access to help long before his headlong descent into hopelessness.