Case Study: George Strenell, GRLEI Man

George walked into the lobby wearing what appeared to be an enormous, white poncho, fighting back tears as he handed his wife the sack full of his clothes, before hugging and kissing Paula goodbye, with a simple, "See you, soon. I love you."


He was semi-comatose over the next 90 days, bathed and shaved daily, with soft music playing and filtered news as auditory stimuli, and he seemed to enjoy the frequent turning, massages, and skin lotions which prevented bedsores.


Nutrition, vitamins, and hydration all came via intravenous tubes, next to the unit monitoring his vital signs.


Dr. Bluvais, Director of Girth Reduction Life Extension Institute, a social worker, and a trained mental health counselor were present on the big day when George was roused to full consciousness, and he couldn't believe what he saw in the full-length mirror, once the orderlies helped him to his feet.


When he strode into the lobby to greet Paula, she nearly fainted, seeing him in an expensive size-42 regular suit, tie, and a striped shirt, size 15-1/2x32.


He had lost 271 pounds, previously worn size 54 pants and 4XL t-shirts, his addiction to cigarettes and overeating were no more, and he joked that he was craving a Coca-Cola, correcting himself to say, "Coke Zero or Diet Coke," proud to be a GRLEI man.