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Discussion in 'Diabetes Discussions' started by WhitbyJet, Aug 1, 2011.

  1. WhitbyJet

    WhitbyJet · Well-Known Member

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    #1 WhitbyJet, Aug 1, 2011 at 6:15 PM
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    Truly tragic, condolences to your neighbours.
     
    #2 Sid Bonkers, Aug 1, 2011 at 6:24 PM
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    Thank you Sid Bonkers.
     
    #3 WhitbyJet, Aug 1, 2011 at 6:31 PM
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    Very sad and such a young age.

    Nigel
     
    #4 noblehead, Aug 1, 2011 at 7:23 PM
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    #5 catherinecherub, Aug 1, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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    I am so so sorry to hear this.
     
    #6 ClaireG 06, Aug 1, 2011 at 7:44 PM
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    That's very sad news, Whitbyjet and condolences to your neighbours.
     
    #7 RussG, Aug 1, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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    :shock:

    Do you know what diet she was on?
     
    #8 Patch, Aug 2, 2011 at 9:44 AM
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    Patch, at present I am not comfortable naming the particular brand of the VLCD, except that it was akin to Herbalife, Optifast, etc. A post mortem has been carried out and there are further legal issues surrounding this incident. Andrea was not suffering from any pre-existing medical condition.

    Andrea's mother prepared additional vegetable meals according to manufacturers instructions. VLCDs come with a disclaimer, advising medical supervision.
    Please Patch, Kenny, et al,.....I admire you for what you are prepared to put yourself through in order to lose weight, become healthy. But please think about it, arrange some blood tests along the way. Too late for Andrea now.

    Good luck, good health.
     
    #9 WhitbyJet, Aug 2, 2011 at 2:18 PM
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    As a Dietitian I think that it should really be done under supervision.
    VLD are sometimes used for quick weight loss pre surgery but patients are monitored and their diet would be assessed to ensure that is adequate for micro nutrients.

    Ally
     
    #10 ally5555, Aug 2, 2011 at 3:31 PM
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    A trully tragic story WhitbyJet, my sympathies to all who knew her.

    Do feel that there must have been some other major factors playing in this case for an event such as this to be precipitated from only two weeks of a VLCD. People who have been totally without food for as long by earthquakes, misadventure on land and sea have been documented with incredible stories of survival providing water was available. It would seem that if vegetables were consumed along with shakes the issue of micro nutrients also would not be a life threatening problem.
     
    #11 clearviews, Aug 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM
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    It would depend on the shake used , quantity etc.

    The diet would need to be analysed to be sure.
     
    #12 ally5555, Aug 2, 2011 at 4:49 PM
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