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Conference rocks::weight_control

Title: Weight Loss and Maintenance
Notice:**PLEASE** enter notes in mixed case (CAPS ARE SHOUTING)!
Moderator:ASICS::LESLIE
Created:Mon Jul 09 1990
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:933
Total number of notes:9931

348.0. "Desperate for Help!" by FSTVAX::CARLSON (I didn't quit I surrendered DTN 249-4306) Fri Aug 19 1988 12:14

  	I have a story not unlike many of you.  I have tried every diet
    	known to man, with either no results or results lasting in short
    	time periods.  I have been overweight my entire life, I mean
    	my entrie life starting at birth at 14 pounds.  Just once, just
    	once in my life I want to know what it is like to be at "goal"
    	weight, (my goal, not what insurance adjuster deem acceptable).
    	I can't do it!
    
    	I have now decided it is time to investigate stronger measures
    	than fad diets, ect.  I need information on where in the greater
    	New England area is the best place to go for medical help. 
    	I am looking for a hospital or medical group who specializes
    	in weight disorders, and offers surgical or medical help.  
    
    	Please don't try to encourge me with Weight Watchers, Diet Clinic,
    	Overeaters Anonymous, success stories, believe me I've been
    	there.  I have spent thousands of dollars, hours, and tears
    	trying.  I now need experts in the medical field to help, and
    	I want to know where to find them.  I have reach the end of
    	my rope.  CAN ANY ONE HELP ME!!!! 
    
        Please don't hesitate to send mail if you have information
        regarding my request and don't want to share it with the notes
        file in general.   FSTVAX::CARLSON
    
    	Thanks in advance
    
    	Susan Carlson
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348.1Best of luck.16BITS::AITELEvery little breeze....Mon Aug 22 1988 13:0811
    I know I get information from Emerson Hospital - it gets sent to
    my home in Merrimack NH.  There are programs they have regarding
    weightloss.  My suggestion is to call the hospitals in your area
    and ask about their weightloss programs.  Make sure you state up
    front that you are not interested in WW, OA etc.  
    
    Also, have you talked to your doctor about going on a medically-
    supervised weightloss program?
    
    --Louise
348.2An encouraging wordCOOKIE::WILCOXTue Aug 23 1988 12:2012
I don't know of any programs in your area, but wanted to let you
know that my duaghter's first daycare mom had gastric bypass last
year and is THRILLED with the results!  Her mom also had one.

I think we get pretty hung up on how we SHOULD do this weight
loss stuff, like it has to be something "normal", not surgical
or medical.  Bull, do what is going to work for YOU!

Let us know what you decide and keep us posted about the results!!

Liz
348.3Medical supervision!BPOV02::ALANGO RED SOXWed Sep 07 1988 12:0711
    Recently my Cousin-in-Law went through a supervised program at Rhode
    Island hospital. I don't know the details of the program but I do
    know that he lost 140 lbs. in just a few months without surgery
    of any kind. He also felt good throughout the program. I think it
    would make sense for you to investigate medically supervised programs.
    It can only benefit you to be supervised properly. He (C-I-L) looks
    tremendous and feels great. He apparently has learned to eat
    "correctly" which is important for the long term. Why don't you
    call the hospitals in your area and see what they have to offer.
    You've got nothing to lose (but lbs.)! Good luck!!
348.4AIMHI::DUVALFri Sep 16 1988 16:4219
    Recently my neighbore went to the ST. Joseph Hospital Annex here
    in Merrimack for the weight loss program.  It is monitored by nurses
    and doctors.  Then do blood work, EKG, etc.  You literally don't
    eat any food, your cost includes packets you delute with water that's
    all you eat until you hit your goal.  Then they start you back on
    food slowly, you can substitute meals with the packet as long as
    you want.
    
    He lost 75 lbs (in six weeks) his sister inlaw lost 120lbs (in 4
    months)  I believe the cost was $1,000.  The only problem with these
    diets like any other is what you do after.  Lossing the wait is
    a lot easier than keeping it off.  I know up until 18 yrs ago I
    never had to diet, and now my life is one big diet.  
    
    
    let us know how you make out
    
    -pat