Dercums is genetic. Passed on through the maternal genes. And I appreciate you concern. But you are right, the subject of the thread was gluttony. Now, not point at anyone, butttttt..... The Romans and Greeks practiced gluttony as a accepted part of the feasts. Rarely, were the people who participated overweight. In fact, the Romans had a rather dim view of obesity. S0.... is it being fat that bothers concerns folks or the sin of gluttony? And if the person hides their sin, is it indeed more acceptable? Hmmmmmmm.....