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Sure, it exists here, but only on paper. Like I said before, I know exactly how that Weight Watchers actually operates.
Basically, that place is just a department, nothing more. It should be functioning like an actual clinic—you know, a dedicated center focused on breaking old habits and building new nutritional ones.🙂
Look, since you all seem unsure, I'll lay it out for you.
The rib resection center is real. That specific wing is tucked away at the very far end of the clinic, behind the main old building. I know because I’ve been there.
Anyway, I was overweight too. It all started with PCOS. I used to be a pretty normal girl—5'9" and around 145-155 lbs.
Then one day, right after I turned 19, my ovulation just stopped. That triggered a whole mess with my hormones, but whatever, I’m just sharing my experience here.
The lead endocrinologist at that facility is Dr. Mirko Koršić; he’s actually the director of the Mayo Clinic. Getting an appointment with him was a nightmare. When I finally saw him, the exam was thorough; he treated me with actual respect during the consultation.
He ordered a battery of tests. I waited two months for a hospital opening. Once I was in, they put me through four days of non-stop testing—daily urine cortisol, blood work, fasting glucose tests, more stuff I can't even name, and obviously the hormone panels. Everyone was professional enough, I guess. After the tests wrapped up, they sent me back home to San Diego. A month later, I get my discharge papers with the diagnosis.
Low-calorie diet and some weight loss pills. Sure, sounds great on paper, but... there's always a "but," isn't there?
Here's what I'm thinking: what does the word "center" even mean to these people?
A rehab center, a detox center, a mental health center.
All those people I just mentioned—they don't stay in a facility just so a doctor can tell them to stop drinking or using drugs and then kick them out the door. They keep them there. They provide care. They help them overcome the hurdle. In a crisis, there's a plan. There are psychologists and psychiatrists on hand to talk them through it. I think it should be the exact same thing for us overweight people. We need someone to actually help us, to hold us accountable. A piece of paper isn't going to fix our lives. If it’s truly called a "center," then it should act like one. It should provide temporary housing for a set period so we realize we aren't alone in this—so we see there are people who actually want to help. Obviously, they aren't going to keep us locked up until we hit our goal weight, but at least give us that initial window to find our rhythm and build habits. We should be learning about nutrition together, talking to psychologists, endocrinologists, and nutritionists. And naturally, a center should offer physical activity. Teach us how to start exercising properly, maybe group workouts or daily walks. That’s what a center is for—not just handing out a diagnosis. Because let's be honest, we already know our diagnosis: OBESITY = DEATH.
All of this costs money, we get it. But I think this needs serious consideration. They keep shouting about how America is one of the most obese nations on earth, so why not actually do something about it? That's the point of a center: to ACT. I believe anyone serious about losing weight would do whatever it takes to get help. You always find the money when it comes to health. I'm asking for help, but I'm getting nothing back. So, the center exists... on paper, at least.🤷