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When will the obese stop playin victim.
275-Pound Woman Says Hospital Told Her to Use Zoo MRI
Tuesday, January 13, 2009

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When a 5-foot, 275-pound woman found out she had a tumor on her spine, she was told by her local hospital to go the zoo to have a MRI because a regular MRI machine could not hold her weight, MyFOXKC.com reported.

Carolyn Ragan told the television station she discovered the tumor two years ago and, after the hospital told her she could not use their MRI machine, a medical assistant said he would help her find a solution.

“So he suggested the Kansas City Zoo,” Ragan said. “I thought, I know I’m big, but I’m not as big as an elephant. And my husband got mad.”

The University of Kansas Hospital would not comment on Ragan’s claim, but said its MRI department does not know of any animal MRI in the Kansas City area that would scan a human.

Ragan’s problem was two-fold: She was too heavy for the table and too wide to slide through the opening.

Medical Imaging in Kansas City North, which has both closed and open MRI machines can typically hold up to 440 pounds, but sometimes a person who weighs less can still be out of luck, according to an MRI technician.

“It depends on how they are built a lot of times and what part of their body we’re scanning,” said technician Sarah Abbott of Medical Imaging. “(The machine) can only be so open before the magnetic field dissipates into the room.”

Ragan, who ended up having two surgeries and some paralysis, said she finally found an open MRI machine that held her weight, but it was embarrassing and frustrating.

“They should have machines that fit most everybody,” she said.

Click here for more on this story from MyFOXKC

haha yeah, when youre 5 ft 275 im sure getting an MRI is the most embarassing part of your pathetic existence. this reminds me of a story about some fat bitch trying to file a lawsuit against an airline because she had to pay for 2 seats since she couldnt fit into one. fat fucks.

basurablanco · « **Reply #61 on:** January 14, 2009, 04:45:38 PM »

God forbid she die

The_Leafy_Bug · « **Reply #62 on:** January 14, 2009, 04:54:07 PM »

Quote from: drkaje on January 14, 2009, 10:48:06 AM

90% of the time (or more) it's their fault.

There aren't many genetic conditions that cause people to gain weight. People in heart failure have edema because their hearts can't pump efficiently anymore.

I know about 10 different girls who have messed up thyroids. They are all thin and take t4 on an inconsistant schedule and all have really nice butts. I'd agree and say they are battling depression or something. No way can you get that fat and not realize it.

The_Leafy_Bug · « **Reply #63 on:** January 14, 2009, 04:54:51 PM »

Quote from: basurablanco on January 14, 2009, 04:45:38 PM

God forbid she die

Yes, she is currently adding 3000 psi of methane to our atmosphere and speeding the process of global warming

kwri298 · « **Reply #64 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:38:06 PM »

Quote from: QuakerOats on January 14, 2009, 08:37:55 AM

the woman is 275 pounds not 575, is she obese...yes of course but by no means is she too big to fit into an MRI machine and doesn't deserves to be disrespected.

She deserves to be treated with respect but I don't blame the hospital for not being able to do the MRI. Having said that she still has some responsibility for the shape she's in.

Tapeworm · « **Reply #65 on:** January 15, 2009, 12:33:35 AM »

Quote from: chainsaw on January 14, 2009, 08:18:09 AM

“So he suggested the Kansas City Zoo,” Ragan said. “I thought, I know I’m big, but I’m not as big as an elephant. And my husband got mad.”

He's mad because you are as big as an elephant, lady! Bah! Enough of your delusion!

str8-T · « **Reply #66 on:** January 15, 2009, 01:56:33 AM »

they should have never said that to her...but damn that is big..after watching that video its kind of shocking..I wonder how people let themselves get that way...

DK II · « **Reply #67 on:** January 15, 2009, 02:07:32 AM »

Quote from: QuakerOats on January 14, 2009, 08:29:03 AM

yes "chainsaw" how dare she demand to be treated with dignity, respect and kindness, that type of behavoir is reserved only for slim women.

hahaahahahahaha ,STFU, fat Dave!

She shouldn't have let her ass get so fat in the first place. Being fat is an insult to everyone you meet on the street.

I am sorry though that it happened to your Margaret.

webcake · « **Reply #68 on:** January 15, 2009, 02:08:43 AM »

5ft 275lbs.......thats an off season Lee Priest!!

str8-T · « **Reply #69 on:** January 15, 2009, 02:14:39 AM »

the epic lee priest kfc diet

Tapeworm · « **Reply #70 on:** January 15, 2009, 04:55:00 AM »

Reminds me of Lee Priest.

webcake · « **Reply #71 on:** January 15, 2009, 05:03:37 AM »

Wait.....was it Lee Priest?!

Tapeworm · « **Reply #72 on:** January 15, 2009, 05:07:34 AM »

Lee Priest city.

Tapeworm · « **Reply #73 on:** January 15, 2009, 05:46:26 AM »

Quote from: Big Dicked Bob on January 15, 2009, 05:16:59 AM

I have a feeling this fag Barrack is going to try fix a lot of things in this country this country that arnt broken. Maybe he'll send this lady some free vouchers to an all you could eat buffet and turn the country into a playground for child mollesters. We'll see.

Name one.

Cap · « **Reply #74 on:** January 15, 2009, 05:58:22 AM »

It's one thing to have a thyroid problem and another to just be a sloth and sedentary. I don't feel bad for people who eat all day long (shitty food) and sit on their asses. Insurance companies should just stop covering morbidly obese people and then maybe they'll put down the Big Mac.