Scripts to help advocate for a higher-weight person in the hospital

One of the most vulnerable times for higher-weight patients in healthcare can be when they are in a healthcare facility. Recently I worked with an incredible woman with a complex health history who was scheduled for a surgery followed by a hospital stay. I was available to help remotely and she had a group of friends and family who would be on-site. One of the things I did to help prepare was create scripts for her family and friends to use. She kindly agreed that I could share them with readers here and they are below. These scripts are created for a hospital visit/procedure that is prepared for. They may also be used in emergency situations and/or in other healthcare facilities, and it may be helpful to share them with people who might help you in an emergency ahead of time.

Some of these may help people of all sizes and, while I’ve written them from the advocate’s perspective, they could be used by a patient as well. Of course you and/or your advocates, may choose to change these in whatever way makes sense for you.