When bitter shrews attack
Vinnie points to an article where bitter shrew Debbie Schlussel whines about Medicare funding Stomach Stapling operations.
It really is nice to see she does her research, you know rather than going off on a baseless, half baked theory.
With little research and by talking to a couple of doctors she’d have found out that a majority of the people who qualify for the "barbaric" surgery she's referring to have exhausted all other options. Maybe if she'd pull her head out of her ass long enough to talk to a couple of people involved in medicine she'd have learned this.
Most often its people with metabolisms that have slowed to the point that they're gaining weight on a diet that won't sustain most people or people with gland / hormone problems. ***
In these types cases, I'm all for Medicare covering the surgery. In the long run, it's cheaper than the diabetic supplies, increased medications, hover-rounds, heart surgery and other obesity related illnesses. Not to mention the increased quality of life. Basically it boils down to simple economics, though the idea of a Cost Benefit Analysis appears to be out of her realm of comprehension.
Hell, I'd be all for Medicare buying her the Ultravibe Pleasure 4000 if it'd knock the crazy down a bit and if Medicare won't cover it, I WILL.
*** Sorry forgot to include a link to the American Obesity Association's web site with information on the Causes of Obesity, which include: Genetic, Environmental and Behavioral variables.
She's an ass.
Posted by: Theresa at February 24, 2006 11:00 AMI just responded on this topic over at Theresa's, but your last line made me laugh out loud! Thanks for the giggle!
Posted by: Mir at February 24, 2006 12:12 PMHow good of you phin to do her research for her since she's obviously to LAZY to do it herself.
Posted by: Karin at February 24, 2006 12:13 PMDamn, that will knock the crazy down? Where do I get one? ;-)
Posted by: Oddybobo at February 24, 2006 12:30 PMThat would be TOO lazy. Ugh. Note to self: Do not type when irritated.
Posted by: Karin at February 24, 2006 12:56 PMShe really shot herself in the foot with that one, eh?
Posted by: Vinnie at February 24, 2006 12:59 PMSchlussel has been shooting herself in the foot a lot lately. Makes you kind of wonder why so many people read her and think she is correct. There are a other bloggers out there who make me think why others read them even after they have been shown to be very ignorant of the subject they are talking about. Best thing for anyone to do is check out the facts yourself.
Posted by: seawitch at February 24, 2006 01:24 PMPhin:
I dig your blog, but you're wrong about that "metabolism" thing. Unless there is a real hormonal disorder, people are obese from eating too much and doing too little. These are compulsive eaters generally, like alcoholics.
But that doesn't matter as far as the question of insurance coverage.
A bit of research would have shown her that most of the large insurance companies already cover this type of surgery. The little ones don't but the big ones do, and they have for years. Including Blue Cross.
Pathetic little peice of disinformation debs tossed out there.
Posted by: LindaSoG at February 24, 2006 08:34 PMI can't stand people who don't do their research....
I'm with you all the way Phin.
LadyBug
Posted by: LadyBug Crossing at February 24, 2006 08:54 PMNo, Theresa, she is NOT an ass. That noble beast has a useful function. Nor is she an asshole, as that orifice has a use as well.
Mind you, she appears to be QUITE full of what comes out of both. . . .
Posted by: Keith at February 24, 2006 09:43 PM
