Former Patriot Coach Loses Obesity Surgery Malpractice Lawsuit

July 26, 2007

  • July 26, 2007 at 1:46 am
    Slim says:
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    All he needs to do is exercize his triceps – by pushing himself away from the supper table.

    Go Trojans!

  • July 26, 2007 at 1:50 am
    Reagan says:
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    FINNALLY! There is justice in this world after all. Thank God that fat slob didn’t win this suit. I hope that this fat cheeseteak shoving down his mouth donkey gets fired from Notre Dame now. Then all will be right wiht the world!

  • July 26, 2007 at 1:50 am
    Scott says:
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    Just like I said

  • July 26, 2007 at 1:59 am
    Bill Reed says:
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    It’s about time a jury got it right. Weis should have been happy that two excellent surgeons even agreed to operate on his huge carcass and that he didn’t die. When you disregard your surgeons recommendation to take six weeks to prep for this surgery to assume any risk that comes with it. In this case, you have an ingrate who lashes out at the surgeons over his perception that they did something wrong. These men were experts in their field. It’s highly unlikely they botched anything. Just because there’s a complication or bad outcome from a surgical procedure doesn’t mean there was malpractice.

    A doctor can only do the best he/she can. Even at that, there’s always the possibility of a bad outcome or a mistake. Neither translates to malpractice. Instead of attacking the people who have the courage to take on difficult tasks, we should applaud their efforts. They risk a lot more than Fat Chuck ever will. And where does the Michelin Man of college football get off second guessing a surgeon?

  • July 26, 2007 at 2:17 am
    Compman says:
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    I am sensing some hostility towards Coach Weis. Are you guys Patriots fans? Personally, I never heard of the guy.

  • July 26, 2007 at 3:33 am
    Pickens says:
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    Obesity is a disease. Many think it can be controlled by “pushing away from the supper table” and other such actions. If only it were so easy.

  • July 26, 2007 at 3:43 am
    Slim says:
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    Obesity is a disease? In every case? In any case?

    Here’s an experiment, I don’t care what your waistline is, so long as you are overweight: consume only 400 calories per meal, three meals a day, and you willlose weight.

    For one thing, that’s plenty of calories, for another, if you are lugging around 200 lbs of lard it has enough energy stored in it to fule an Indy car for 500 laps, so you won’t starve.

    Drink lots of fluids. Eat a salad now and then. Walk around the block occasionally. Whatever hormonal imbalance is in effect, it only exacerbates the problem if you EAT LIKE A HORSE.

  • July 26, 2007 at 3:44 am
    It's not my fault says:
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    You’re fat, aren’t you?

  • July 26, 2007 at 3:57 am
    Slim says:
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    I’m 6’5″ and 245lbs. Have a salad. Lay off the bread sticks.

  • July 26, 2007 at 3:58 am
    Pickens says:
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    “Obesity is a complex disease for which no single cause or cure exists.”

    “Other things can affect … weight, such as family history or genetics. If one of your parents is obese, you are 3 times as likely to be obese as someone with parents of healthy weight.”

    “Other things influence your weight and whether you are physically active, including:
    * Low self-esteem. Being overweight or obese may lower your self-esteem and lead to eating as a way to comfort yourself. Repeated failure at dieting also can affect your self-esteem and make it even more difficult to lose weight.
    * Emotional concerns. Emotional stress, anxiety, or illnesses such as depression or chronic pain can lead to overeating. Some people eat to calm themselves, to avoid dealing with unpleasant tasks or situations, or to dampen negative emotions.
    * Trauma. Distressing events, such as childhood sexual, physical, or emotional abuse; loss of a parent during childhood; or marital or family problems, can contribute to overeating.
    * Alcohol. Alcohol (beer and mixed drinks) is very high in calories. Drinking alcohol may cause you to gain more weight around your stomach.
    * Medicines or medical conditions. Some medical conditions and medicines may also cause weight gain. Examples include having Cushing’s syndrome or hypothyroidism or taking antidepressants or corticosteroids.”

    — WebMD.com



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