Nursing home for Morbidly Obese???

My aunt had Roux-en-y 7 years ago and lost over 100 lbs. 7 months after her surgery, my uncle was killed in a motorcycle accident and, naturally, depression set in deep.  She has since gained all her lost weight back plus some.  She has serious cardiac, orthopedic, depression, and diabetic issues. I know I have seen facilities like this for people over 500 lbs, but shes been told she will die if she doesnt lose weight now. Does anyone have any information on facilities like this? Thank you, Jess

On the discovery health channel they have a couple of places they profile.  One os brookhaven and I forget the other one.   Jess

Jess,  My heart goes out to your aunt. I use to work in a personal care home and we did have a MO man, he was only 34 years old and was over 500 pounds, His doctor placed him with us to help get off some of his weight, I would think that you would have to contact her doctor and speak to him or her. She would need a special bed ect. I hope everything works out for her.  Hugs to you  Kristin HW/420 CW 205

Hi, On TV they have a series (forgot what channel) about Brookhaven Obesity Clinic in New York State. I actually had a friend who lived there for a couple years.  Good luck! Barbara

The other one is Andover, which east of Cleveland, Ohio. I am sure there are more out there as there is a much greater need now. Hope your aunt finds the help she needs. Terisa Edited to add contact info: For details on the Andover Village Retirement Community weight-loss program, call 440- 293-5416.

there is one in Gibsonburg OH (by Fremont and Toledo- named Windsor Lane...it's a small place but very clean....near me

Margo - Do you know anything about this nursing home? The name, whether or not they accept medicaid, can they handle high risk or those who are already quite sick? My friend told me tonight that her son is on the hospital. Right now he is in congestive heart failure, renal failure, pneumonia, and MRSA. He also has a trach and he completely sedated right now so it is not even awake. We are not even sure he will make it, but if he does he is going to need to be in a nursing home for a while. If you have any other info could you please pass it along? Thanks so much. ~ Terisa

Gibsonburg Ohio Nursing Homes	Windsor Lane Healthcare Center 355 Windsor Lane Gibsonburg Oh 43431	(419) 637-2104
	Medicare And Medicaid For Profit - Individual	No

this info is from the Ohio Nursing Home project- i googled windsor lane when i couldn't get them in a phone book-- yes they accept medicare/medicaid they are not in the local phone book and i don't know why- i had looked into them a  few years back when my hubby needed short term care for other health reasons.... they are within 8?10  miles max of fremont hospital but are not on a hospital property-also near to wood county hospital....farther tho when i was looking for a place for michael i was please (if you an say that) to see perhaps 8 bariatric patinets or pre wls patients there-trying to lose enough to have syrgery... nice ppl to talk with - hth

Thanks so much for the information! This is perfect and very close. Terisa