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Discussion in 'Health & Medicine Forum' started by hasbeen99, Sep 12, 2006.

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  1. Oct 10, 2006 at 11:54 AM #31
    hasbeen99

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    About 50 lbs. But I'm not convinced I'm going to want to stop there. I have a hunch that when I get to 235, I'm going to think 225 will be closer to ideal. But my docs and I will re-evaluate when I get there.

    Not as much as I'd like, actually. When you're 300+, 20 lbs. is less than 10% of your body mass. I can feel some difference, but not anything spectacular yet. That will come in time, though.


    Thanks!
     
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  2. Oct 10, 2006 at 2:53 PM #32
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    If I wanted to get on the program that you are on what should I tell my doctor it is that I want? Are the shakes you are taking only available via prescription or can I get them at the health food store?
     
  3. Oct 10, 2006 at 6:49 PM #33
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    Out here, it's called the "Outlook" program. The shakes are made by a company called "New Direction".

    It's not a prescription really, but they're only available through my bariatrician and the cost is not covered by insurance.

    I had to get a referral from my regular doctor, so I would assume that's what you would have to do. Here is a partial list of bariatric (weight management) specialists in North Carolina. You might also want to look at the specialist listing in your health insurance manual/website.
     
  4. Oct 10, 2006 at 7:50 PM #34
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    Thanks, I might check with one of those guys. I am not really big enough to have surgery but big enough for it to be a health issue. My regular doctor has been treating me with a drug called Metformin but it is not doing anything for me.
     
  5. Oct 11, 2006 at 2:08 PM #35
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    I'll hafta beat all you women off of him by then!
     
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