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Franklin, LA (n = 8 patients)
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| Theme 1: Referred to exercise | | |
| “Do exercise.” | 8 | 24 |
| Theme 2: Referred to nutritionist | | |
| “Diet plan, juice plus, less salt and sugar.” | 4 | 12 |
| “Gave me diet sheets.” | 2 | 6 |
| Theme 3: Referred to medication | | |
| “Diet pills.” | 6 | 12 |
| Theme 4: Provided advice only | | |
| “Preached at me with no advice how to do it; told me the risk of being overweight.” | 4 | 0 |
| “Everything that is wrong with you is because you are obese.” | 2 | 0 |
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Shreveport, LA (n = 6 patients)
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| Theme 1: Referred to nutritionist | | |
| “Encouraged to change portion size, type of food.” | 4 | 12 |
| “Drink more water before meals.” | 2 | 6 |
| Theme 2: Referred to medication | | |
| “Said there will be additional medications.” | 5 | 10 |
| “Prescribed Invokana (canagliflozin).” | 2 | 4 |
| Theme 3: Referred to exercise | | |
| “Walk 30 minutes after eating.” | 3 | 9 |
| Theme 4: Provided advice only | | |
| “Hear the same things about what to avoid; education doesn't help.” | 1 | 0 |
| “Talked to me about losing weight and getting off some medications.” | 1 | 0 |
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Bossier City, LA (n = 6 patients)
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| Theme 1: Referred to nutritionist | | |
| “Nutritionist.” | 5 | 15 |
| “Diets.” | 3 | 9 |
| Theme 2: Referred to exercise | | |
| “Exercise, walking.” | 4 | 8 |
| “Physical therapy.” | 2 | 4 |
| Theme 3: Referred to medication | | |
| “Appetite suppressants; fat burners.” | 3 | 6 |
| “Diet pills.” | 3 | 3 |
| Theme 4: Provided advice only | | |
| “Told me what would happen if I don't lose weight.” | 2 | 0 |
| “Encouraged me with motivation on how well my health will be and how the changes will improve my life.” | 1 | 0 |
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New Orleans, LA (n = 8 patients)
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| Theme 1: Referred to nutritionist | | |
| “Combination of portion control, diet and exercise, and visit with dietitian.” | 8 | 24 |
| “Recommended to track my weight and what I eat.” | 4 | 12 |
| Theme 2: Referred to exercise | | |
| “Advised me to exercise more; showed me exercises for the pool.” | 4 | 12 |
| “Improve fitness level.” | 2 | 6 |
| Theme 3: Referred to medication | | |
| “Prescribed diet pills.” | 5 | 10 |
| “Approved bariatric surgery.” | 1 | 3 |
| Theme 4: Provided advice only | | |
| “Just said how overweight is detrimental to health.” | 1 | 0 |
| “Encouraged me to do something.” | 1 | 0 |
