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Ah, here we go:
Just call me "cynical", but I have to wonder if there are not some "$$ to be made" behind this "push", by some "interested" group(s), e.g. health care practitioners, pharm. cos., weight loss product manufs., ins. cos., etc. 
Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "
HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )
Hi everyone,
I recently read Eating Disorders Don?t Discriminate: Stories of Illness, Hope and Recovery from Diverse Voices, which focuses on eating disorders but also touches on weight stigma in healthcare. It got me thinking about how often people face judgment instead of proper medical care because of their weight.
This reminded me of something that happened to my mom. She went to a doctor for routine gynecological tests, but instead of reviewing her file, the doctor barely glanced at it and immediately said, "Your problem is that you're overweight. Don?t come bac****il you?ve lost at least 10 kilos." He dismissed her completely, ignoring the actual reason she was there. She left feeling frustrated and unheard.
I know she?s not the only one who?s experienced this.
Have you ever felt dismissed by a doctor, nurse, or health staff because of your weight?
Have you been given unhelpful advice instead of real medical care?
How did it affect you?emotionally, physically, or in your willingness to seek medical help in the future?
I?d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Maybe by sharing, we can push for more compassionate and effective care. Feel free to comment or message me privately if you prefer.
This news appears interesting, although note that you have to have subscription to the online New York Times to view the entire article: 
If anyone on here has such a subscription, can you please cut and paste the article here, or possibly a link to some other source of the info. online that does not require a subscription? 
Frank talk about the DS / "All I ever wanted to be was thin, like that Rolling Stones dude ... "
HW/461 LW/251 GW/189 CW/274 (yep, a DS semi-failure - it happens :-( )
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Sounds to me like you're on target if not a bit over. You've lost 30lbs alone in under a month that's pretty darn good. Listen to your doctor, follow the plan and keep yourself focused. The first year is the honeymoon period when you will lose the most weight.
Best of luck to you.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Hello,
So I had SADI on 12/27, I am down 30 lbs. Am I on target with WL or should I have lost more? My surgeon said she doesn't like to put WL goals on her patients bc the point is to be healthy. I feel so much better. I am technically 50lbs down from when I started program. But, I keep hearing from folks that I should be lower (of course people that have never had surgery and just have opinions)
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