Morbidly obese lady on Nip/Tuck

[Daytonite]

Anyone watch the first episode of the new season on Nip/Tuck? This Momma character who's skin had kind of merged with the fibers of her living room chair was so shocking. My mom (a retired nurse) and I, at first, didn't know whether to cry or laugh while we were watching this whole situation unfold! I've never heard of anyone lying or sitting on furniture so long that their skin grew into it. Does anybody know of this really happening? Also, if this lady had stayed in that chair for 3 years, how did she manage to go to the toilet? I was wondering if this was based on a real life incident. I searched the Nip/Tuck website but couldn't find anything on this. I laughed when I saw Dale the Whale on Monk, but this Momma character beats Dale the Whale out by a mile! They made this actress up to look so real that I'm sure it's going to be talked about. It wasn't just the folds of skin, but the coloring in her face just made her look so realistic. I believe that the actress who played this Momma character also played her daughter at the very end because they kind of looked alike. The actress was given no credit in the cast of characters for the episode on the show's website. I thought she did a fabulous job.

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Welcome to the world of homecare!

Have had several patients who lived in their recliner or highback chairs---some just moving a few inches to squat over a trash can or bucket/female urinal.

Yes it is sad. Excell at cathing patients in recliners, becomes second nature.

Morbidly nonambulatory obese it truly becomes a challenge to inspect skin. 4 months ago hospital discharged patient to home with "Fractured leg + obese". Failed to tell my staff that 450lbs, non ambulatory and unable to turn OFF fractured leg side: 2 RN's and 2 HHA's need to move patient. Within one week leg so macerated, got homecare doc to visit that prompt;y interceded calling referring PCP and thrashing him well!!

Admitted to hospital, we promptly paced on our referral clearance/do not accept back list UNTIL pt ambulatory.

Not fair to patient OR staff to risk injury to either party.

[TTM01]

Hello,

I read your post and I totally agree....hahaha. It's definately my evil inner twin that loves this show, and Julian is my favorite. The show last night was a great season opener.

Tessa~

The show was great last night. Nip/Tuck caters to my evil twin dwelling inside me. It's so dark, and I'm usually a comedy/love story kind of a person. Perhaps it's just Julian McMahon...

[ali_gator]

The show was great last night. Nip/Tuck caters to my evil twin dwelling inside me. It's so dark, and I'm usually a comedy/love story kind of a person. Perhaps it's just Julian McMahon...

Call me crazy, but I think Dylan Walsh is hotter.

[curlyfries]

I think so too! Opps it's out of the closet, I'm gaaaay! Now back to your regular schedule show! :offtopic:

Call me crazy, but I think Dylan Walsh is hotter.

[Daytonite, BSN, RN]

Welcome to the world of homecare! Have had several patients who lived in their recliner or highback chairs---some just moving a few inches to squat over a trash can or bucket/female urinal. Yes it is sad. Excell at cathing patients in recliners, becomes second nature. Morbidly nonambulatory obese it truly becomes a challenge to inspect skin.

Whoa! It never occurred to me that home nurses would possibly be involved in the care of these patients. God bless all you home care nurses. I'm sitting here thinking just what I would do if I ran into a situation like you described.