Amberlynn Reid - 600 pound pathological liar and U-Haul lesbian moving in with her next live-in maid/nurse/girlfriend.

[Frog-Chomping Bat]

Here's the clip for those who missed it.
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The best part of that saga is that Optavia aggressively markets itself as a low-calorie plan. You start off at 1100 cal/day with almost no fat and no sugar. You are expected to transition away from that to something more reasonable once you’ve learned to cook more lean meats and veggies. And it’s expensive! So she did less than zero research - she actively avoided reading anything - before dropping around $400 for the starter plan of materials, protein bars, and powdered shakes. And yes, it still would have been healthier than how she has ever chosen to eat.

 

[Frog-Chomping Bat]

I agree with the channels who doubt she went to the ER, or who point out that, regardless, an ER trip is all that Jade will agree to in terms of hauling her around. No more late-night Walmart runs!

Jade is almost certainly already out the door, and FatAmber is probably suffering both physical and psychosomatic symptoms. If she soon goes back to bragging about Torrid tent clothing hauls and waving allegedly-used journals in front of the camera, it’s all psychosomatic.

Twinkie looks GREAT, and that’s all that matters.

 

[Pudgy Bear Claws]

Ever since I discovered Amberlynn, I've kinda always been hyped for what's starting to happen. I'm not too concerned if she's lyin about some aspect of these ER and dr visits. To me, it was only a matter of time where someone that size with that waist to height index was going to start having a roller coaster of issues. Personally, Im thinking things have been worse for her than she's let on, ol' perfect tests-lynn spazzing about how healthy she was.

I think most of us suspected things were pretty bad when she completely ballooned up in 2019-2020. It doesn't really matter anymore what she does or how much weight she loses, she'll never have a normal lifespan and in whatever time she's got left her health problems are only going to come at her faster. I'd be surprised if she didn't already have some kind of arthritis in her knees and back.

 

[Barbarella]

People who have stage 4 cancers get regular CT and PET scans to monitor any cancer growth. Usually every 3-6 months. Anybody who has had a cancer that is cured but who has a strange symptom will get a CT looking for cancer relapse. (It’s a joke that once you’ve had cancer, even a twisted ankle will get you a scan so be careful what you complain about.) Some people have cancer cells show up in blood, others don’t. It’s completely random. So for some, blood testing is an accurate monitoring tool and for some, its scans.

As I recall, Amber’s cancer was an early stage cancer that resolved with hysterectomy. There would not be regular scans for follow up in that case. If she had a very conservative doctor, they might have scanned her the first year but not after that. And especially not if she is on Medicare and not private insurance.

Chantel is going insane behind the scenes so I figured Amber was still crazy in public, I should jump back in. Still health, huh. She should pay close attention to Fat Jen. In my book, Tammy’s next, then Amber is up.

 

[FatalTater]

Another thing I noticed, at about 2 minutes in when Rarity is playing with some ribbon there is a VERY conspicuous Jade sighting. Amber then distracts by blathering about journals or whatever. I suspect Jade was the one playing with the cat, not Amber.
Also when was that clip filmed? The same day as the other parts? Last month? I dunno.

 

[I call shenanigans]

As I recall, Amber’s cancer was an early stage cancer that resolved with hysterectomy. There would not be regular scans for follow up in that case. If she had a very conservative doctor, they might have scanned her the first year but not after that. And especially not if she is on Medicare and not private insurance.

That’s been my experience. An abdominal/pelvic CT at 6 mths and 12 mths post hysterectomy (for the same kind of cancer) then nothing until over 6 years later when blood testing gave cause for concern

 

[ADHD]

Yew guize need to RUHHLIZZE that I know what I need to do to lose weight.

This is true, though.

She just refuses to do it while sticking to a limited amount of calories. And let's not get started on her attitude.

If she thinks she's having a rough time now, well settle in and enjoy the ride, Amber! 35 is right around the corner and it's all downhill from there.

 

[maybe a pigeon]

OMG this dumb bitch is going after reaction channels again??And to go after Jordy when there are way harsher reactors?

I hope her shoutout nets him another 10,000 subscribers. He certainly deserves the income, unlike our giant toddler and her MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS:

She has a boo-boo! Again!
The other kids are bullying her!
Cheesecake Factory changed their recipe for Orunj Chicken!
Chantal is getting more views!
MG, W is smart enough to see through her bullshit!

 

[Jabberwokky]

I thought she was too fat for a CT scan??

 

[I call shenanigans]

I thought she was too fat for a CT scan??

CT is the wide opening scanner….she’s fine in that. She can’t have a closed MRI or PET due to her size. I’m believe there are open MRI machines but who knows what’s available to her, and even though the machine is open (rather than a donut shape they slide patients in and out of) the tables also have weight limits. In Amber’s case she’d be needing a pelvic/abdominal scan so the biggest part of her body by far…her shelf arse…needs to fit in the opening.

 

[Turd Fergusson]

CT is the wide opening scanner….she’s fine in that. She can’t have a closed MRI or PET due to her size. I’m believe there are open MRI machines but who knows what’s available to her, and even though the machine is open (rather than a donut shape they slide patients in and out of) the tables also have weight limits. In Amber’s case she’d be needing a pelvic/abdominal scan so the biggest part of her body by far…her shelf arse…needs to fit in the opening.

I suspect that it is not so much her size as it is the fact that she would need to lie flat on her back for 45 - 60 minutes. She may not be able to do this.

 

[DefCon Dumb]

I suspect that it is not so much her size as it is the fact that she would need to lie flat on her back for 45 - 60 minutes. She may not be able to do this.

No way she can lie flat with that shelf ass but even if they adjusted her with a network of pillows, her fat might compress her aorta, put upward pressure on her lungs & there's no way she would be able to breathe & pump blood adequately.

 

[Vingle]

CT is the wide opening scanner….she’s fine in that. She can’t have a closed MRI or PET due to her size. I’m believe there are open MRI machines but who knows what’s available to her, and even though the machine is open (rather than a donut shape they slide patients in and out of) the tables also have weight limits. In Amber’s case she’d be needing a pelvic/abdominal scan so the biggest part of her body by far…her shelf arse…needs to fit in the opening.

Aren't there scanning machines for animals, big animals? So couldn't they just send her to a vet with those?

 

[Bogliacci]

Aren't there scanning machines for animals, big animals? So couldn't they just send her to a vet with those?

Amberlynns trip to the zoo!

 

[Diet Coke 4 Life]

Aren't there scanning machines for animals, big animals? So couldn't they just send her to a vet with those?

Amberlynns trip to the zoo!

Sorry, but no. Just no. If that was stated in sarcasm then I'll take my 'dumb' rating, but people have said this in all seriousness here on the farms and I hold my head every single damned time.

Human MRI machines are bigger than what they have for animals in those zoos and clinics that actually have them (which is rare, at least in the case of zoos). There's a limit to the bore size, and that's based on efficacy of the machine and image clarity.

The whole shit about sending fatties to zoos for imaging is false as fuck. Typically zoos will send their animals to hospitals for imaging after hours, because MRI machines are expensive as hell and most zoos can't afford the purchase thereof nor the maintenance thereafter. As for big animals? It's typically only extremities that can fit into the bore of an imaging machine that gets imaged. They don't shove a whole fucking horse into an MRI bore. They shove a leg in.

Not even going to bother linking the plethora of articles and specification sheets for MRI machines, because I've been stating this same point over and over for the last few years.

Sorry for the autistic rant, but... nngh. Gimme top hats. I dun care.

 

[Thomas Eugene Paris]

Aren't there scanning machines for animals, big animals? So couldn't they just send her to a vet with those?

No. In the rare case that an animal needs an MRI, they use the human machines and are just discreet about it. It's been discussed in other Deathfats threads, but in short, zoos do not have the budget or the space for a dedicated animal MRI.

More importantly, regardless of imaging modality (MRI, CT, PET, et. al.), thanks to the inherently fatphobic laws of physics, being obese makes it pretty much impossible to get a clear view of the anatomy of interest. With smaller fats, the image resolution might still be sufficient for diagnostic purposes, but it won't be as good as that obtained from a thin patient. Even the world's biggest MRI can't produce a useful image in someone as fat as Amberlynn. It's just another way in which obesity negatively impacts healthcare.

Also, for the record, the "open MRI" technology which is increasingly available produces an inferior quality image even in patients who aren't insulated by an extra 250 kilos of adipose tissue. In most cases, it's not an insurmountable issue, but it's a thing. Open MRI is generally more expensive, too, and may not be covered by insurance. Essentially, you pay more for a lower quality image.

 

[Vingle]

Sorry, but no. Just no. If that was stated in sarcasm then I'll take my 'dumb' rating, but people have said this in all seriousness here on the farms and I hold my head every single damned time.

No, I asked because I actually don't know. I have seen the "Trip to the Zoo" before, so the answers is actually helpful.

No. In the rare case that an animal needs an MRI, they use the human machines and are just discreet about it. It's been discussed in other Deathfats threads, but in short, zoos do not have the budget or the space for a dedicated animal MRI.

More importantly, regardless of imaging modality (MRI, CT, PET, et. al.), thanks to the inherently fatphobic laws of physics, being obese makes it pretty much impossible to get a clear view of the anatomy of interest. With smaller fats, the image resolution might still be sufficient for diagnostic purposes, but it won't be as good as that obtained from a thin patient. Even the world's biggest MRI can't produce a useful image in someone as fat as Amberlynn. It's just another way in which obesity negatively impacts healthcare.

Also, for the record, the "open MRI" technology which is increasingly available produces an inferior quality image even in patients who aren't insulated by an extra 250 kilos of adipose tissue. In most cases, it's not an insurmountable issue, but it's a thing. Open MRI is generally more expensive, too, and may not be covered by insurance. Essentially, you pay more for a lower quality image.

But what do they do when an elephant need a scan, they can't fit in the human scans?

 

[Turd Fergusson]

Here is what I wrote in 2020 on this subject.

This is a myth that does not seems to die and is sometimes propagated by even the medical profession. I will give you the reasons why this is actually improbable. PL. this is my field of expertise.

First: equipment.

Except for MRI for horses that are specifically designed to be used on standing horses, mostly to evaluate the legs. Most, if not all CT and MRI equipment is designed to be used in humans. There are regional variations on all imaging equipment. An example is imaging equipment from Shimadzu that are designed specifically for the Asian market whereas the table is lower to the ground to suit Asian with shorter stature.

So, the equipment that is used in veterinary clinics and zoos is not any different than the equipment uses in hospitals. So, why going to a vet clinic to use equipment that already exists in hospitals? The inverse is actually true. Some hospitals or clinics will sell equipment time (mostly in the middle of the night) to vet clinics and zoos to image their animals. It is a lot cheaper than purchasing the equipment.

Second: Approval to use

In the U.S., before being able to sell a piece of medical equipment, you must obtain Premarket Approval (PMA) or a 510(k). PMA is required to prove that the device is safe and effective on humans. PMA may require clinical trials may be required for the procedures being proposed. When you hear “off label use”, it means that the safety and efficacy of the device were not determined for the procedure being used. 510(k) is a premarket submission that the device is safe and effective and is substantially similar to an already legally marketed device. So, for a new model of an existing CT or MRI, the manufacturer typically would request a 510(k) clearance. For something new, they would go the PMA route.

A large-bore CT or MRI may not be approved for 510(k) clearance but instead require the manufacturer to go through PMA, which is bloody expensive. The manufacturer would have done the market research to determine if it is even worthwhile.

For veterinary CT and MRI, there is no requirement for premarket approval but must meet applicable requirements for radiation-emitting devices. So, any devices strictly sold for veterinary purpose does not need to show safety and effectiveness on humans.

Third. Software

The other issue is with the software used on the equipment. Most equipment is bought with software to optimise the type of procedures being done. Some procedures require a specific sequence, for example, a chest CT might require a scout scan first (like a chess film) to set some of the parameters then the CT procedure. Those software packages are not cheap and sometimes require specific training to use them. Same this with MRIs. There is also the use of contrast agents. For MRI, Gadolinium is used as a contrast agent and I do not know if the formulation is the same for veterinary medicine. It is not certain that the equipment would be set-up to image properly a human (mostly fat) instead of animals (mostly muscle and bone).

Forth. Procedure

Unlike most tv shows where a doctor is doing orthopedic surgery one week then neurology the following week, most medical professionals stay on their lane. Dr. Nowzaradan is a surgeon, a very good one from what we can see, but he is not a radiologist. For him to do it, he would have to do a residence in radiology for about 3-5 years. So, in practice, when evaluating a patient, he would requisition a CT, chest, MRI and might add “with contrast”, for the indication he is looking for. He will never write: “need patient Amber Reid with D.O.B. xx/xx/xxxx to be sent to Billybob vet clinic for an MRI”. THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN.

Sometimes, the imaging department would contact to referring physician to discuss the requisition especially if there are imaging issues or if the test will not provide the information requested. The imaging department will not decide after finding out that she does not fit the machine to send her to a vet clinic. THIS WILL ALSO NEVER HAPPEN.

Fifth. Liability

The use of a non-approved medical device on a patient is strictly prohibited. This may lead to losing your licence to practice (radiologist, radiographer), and a huge liability for the vet clinic (practicing medicine without a licence), and the hospital (gross negligence).

Sixth. Amber

Why did Amber not get imaged? 3 possible reasons.

1. She did not fit the equipment. (most likely)

2. She cannot lie flat on her back and still for 45-60 minutes. (another possibility)

3. She is too heavy for the table. (again, another possibility)

With Amber, we are never sure if she tells the truth.

 

[lol cow supreme]

CT Scanners have very wide bores and are just a donut. She will fit but its an issue with image fidelity going through that much tissue, and then theres the tables weight limit.
An MRI is all but impossible. Her best choice would be the phillips open MRI (yeah phillips, makers of cheap mp3 players and bad walkman rip offs) , though it has a generous width of 1.6 meters, it has a height of just 40 cm, about 16 inches.
An upright MRI would help with the "laying" issue, and they do have a capacity of 500 pounds, but the "patient gap" is about 45cm/18 inches. You typically either sit or slightly lay back while standing on a shallow decline. Most average sized men have to hunch their shoulders forward to fit. I swear they made these things for women and kids.

Spoiler: Horse friends in MRI machines

Horsey in a horsey standing MRI

Horsey in a people MRI

Horsey in a CT scan

 

[My Cat Is Racist]

Someone's a little upset....