# Pittspeed Fitness & Nutrition thread update:

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**Created:** [March 2, 2006, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728 "2006-03-02T22:40:41Z")\
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> [@Opie and Anthony](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/opie-and-anthony/25815/246):
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> Isntt Magee a womans hospital?

It is called Magee-Womens Hospital, but they treat men as well. They have an excellent bariatric surgery center.

> [@88 Fireo potential?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/88-fireo-potential/36223/13):
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> Being overweight is a stigma, most people dont talk about. I havent always been overweight and i can tell you people treat me differently now.  
> Have you started your program? Got anymore info on the lifestyle classes?  
> ?

No, I just entered a research study and my pre op requirements may be met through it. I have to wait until I find out which group I’m in for the study, then I will either do one on one coaching through the study, lifestyle classes or see my primary care doctor. It seems that I have “pre diabetes” so I’ve got to make some big changes soon. What info would you like about the classes? Here is a [link](http://www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/Magee/SpecialtyServicesWomenMen/weight-loss/Pages/InformationalSessions.aspx) with a list of the upcoming sessions. You may want to call to see if there are others that aren’t listed though. I don’t think the one I attended was on the [website](http://www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/Magee/SpecialtyServicesWomenMen/weight-loss/Pages/weight-loss-surgery.aspx). The phone number for the office is 412-641-3632. When you fill out the initial assessment form, it will probably ask if you have a preference for a surgeon. Dr. Courcoulas is the chief of the program and will be doing my surgery.

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