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January 24, 2006, 2:11 pm PST
What I can offer
Quote From: annknutsonHi,
My sister Ann is dieing of Anorexia. She is 38 years old 5'5 and 55 pounds. She is married, has a 13 year old daughter. She has been dealing with this disease for 25 years. She is the sole bread winner and carries the insurance. She has been to Ramuda Eating Disorder Clinic in AZ that cost $30,000.00 for a month. She had to pay for all of that. A month will not cure you. She needs long term care that doesn't cost a lot. I'm so frusterated with our system. It seems like everyone concentrates on Aids, cancer etc.. and all these other diseases & don't even think this is a serious disease. I'm so sick of hearing out diet programs....how about ........getting help programs!!! If anyone has any suggestions about how to get help, please let me know. I'm running out of time with her. I almost died of my Anorexia as well. About 2 years ago, I was 5'4" and 64 lbs. I spent a month in the hospital before going inpatient. That might not sound as bad, but I passed out at my intake interview at the place which finally took me in. I was on (I still am, actually, I don't have a job currently :( ) Medicaid which is lucky for me, because they paid for *everything*. If you want my advice, tell your sister to get on Medicaid if she can. I went to the Center for Change in Orem, Utah, and stayed there for a year and 6 days. It did not cure me, but got me up to a "normal" weight and taught me quite a few things. I've also stayed at numerous other places for shorter amounts of time, but I found the Center for Change to be the best even though I live in New Jersey and it was quite a trip for me. I have to tell you though, it was hell at first, but then I grew to love it there. The staff there really knows what they are doing and they are really caring. Anyway, that's all I can offer. :( If you want to write me, you can write me at c_delioncourt@hotmail.com I feel really bad about your sister :(
Bjork
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