Category: Health and Wellness
So a lot of people who are severely obis want to get this gastric bypass stuff to lose weight quickly. But the question is, is it really healthy for you? My aunt, weighing in at 250 pounds, got a gastric bypass because her doctor wanted her to lose at least 100 pounds. But it put stress on her body when she lost the weight. So what are your views on this surgery? Should the gastric bypass continue to exist, even though there are so many risks of having that surgery?
My wife has said something about you not getting enough chemicals or vitamins or whatever because it's shrunken.
Not all fat people are pigs: I'm not one but have some in my family, and they eat healthier'n me, don't even drink beers or nothin' the science, and I don't mean popular science but real science, is still unclear.
I've been hearing that it pretty much cures type 2 diabetes. But the trouble is, even after all the health risks and long recovery, people have had this surgery and still managed to go back to their old habits and stretched their stomach out again and gotten back to their original weight. Even worse that being obese is yo-yo dieting, and having the stress of major surgery and then gaining it all back has to be the worst thing you could do.
Actually my mother just had this surgery last year and it's amazing the changes that she's undergone. And while she does cheat occasionally as far as her diet goes she's generally been very good about it. And she's really trying to work out so hopefully she won't end up gaining it all back. But since she's had the surgery she's felt better than she has in years. NOt saying it's for everybody and yeah there's risks like just about everything in life. In fact she's hoping to help my wife lose the weight she's been carrying while she's still young enough for it to make a difference. THen she won't have to go the same route as my mom. But I'd trust this surgery more than I'd trust that latband or whatever the heck it's called. I've heard far more horror stories about that than I have about the gastric bypass surgery.
Maybe it's the lap band my wife was talking about years ago. What's the difference?
With Gastric Bypass they actually sew the stomach bersus putting a band around it. THey litterally make the stomach smaller so that it can hold less. I don't doubt that there are risks but from the research I've done usually if there are going to be any complications from the surgery they tend to happen within the first six months. Like I said it's been just over a year and while I'll grant it may not be for everyone it's done wonders for my mom.
I have mixed feelings about this surgery. I know it can be beneficial. But I've also personally known two people who have died from this procedure and the complications following it. I know two is small compared to the number of people who have it, and it helps them, but still, it would be enough to scare me away from having it done to myself.
SisterDawn I agree with you all the way.
I have a friend who just had this done and she is doing really well with it and losing the weight she is suppose to lose.
No thanks not for me I am afraid of it..
O god no. I do weigh too much as I feel as I'm 198 pounds as of now for my 5.7 height. but I'll never go for such surgeries.
I think I'd rather reduce my intakes.
Raaj.
Raaj, from what I've heard, at least in the United States, you have to be at least 100 pounds overweight before you can be considered for this type of surgery. It's not for people who are just 25 or 50 pounds overweight simply because it is such a drastic measure and has so many potential complications.
I dono how much I have to be and how much I'm in excess. but I do feel mine is excess weight and I've earned it only after this online computer activities. lol. and I do wana reduce it for sure. so good solutions are invited.
Raaj.
Get off your butt and exercise and eat less. Use up more calories than you take in. That's the simplest way to do it. OK, so it's not simple, but it's better than getting so fat you need surgery.
I'm not going to say that I'm totally against the surgery, but wouldn't people be better off exercising and eating right, rather than having their stomach shrunken? The reason why I ask this is because just because you have your stomach stapled to prevent you from eating so much doesn't necessarily mean you're going to keep the weight off if you don't change your eating habits. So personally, it would make a lot more sense to me if people exercise and eat right to lose the weight.
Unless you're on a medication that makes you gain an insane amount of weight or you have some type of degenerative bone/muscle disease, there is no excuse for anyone to be obese or larger.
If you can move your limbs, you can do some type of exercise. If you are mentally sound/competent, you can choose what and how much you eat. If you're obese or larger, take twenty minutes out of your day and research healthy eating habits. Take another 30 minutes out of every day and, after seeing a doctor or a physical therapist to ensure your physical safety, do a workout or series of workouts that are appropriate for your physical condition.
I know a little bit about this surgery because I know people who have had it & lost weight.
It is not done on just anyone for the asking. Generally you have to show that you've tried every diet & exercise plan & it hasn't gotten you anywhere, maybe you've gained all the weight & some more back. One woman told me there was a psychological aspect to those who couldn't keep the weight off, & this surgery forces them to limit their choices, in a sense to bypass the psychological mechanisms that keep 'em overeating.
Brigham & Womens', a major Boston hospital, is where one woman I've known had it. She had to undergo an intensive physical exam, which even included urine screen for caffeine & nicotine. She had to undergo psychological evaluation, and patients sometimes consent to be put on a call list. She was required to contact a certain number of patients who were satisfied with the surgery, a certain number who weren't. She was required to quit smoking advance, although she was rather pissed about this as they didn't rerun the nicotine screen.
It's like any surgery, some are grateful for the procedure, others have less favorable results. I've known some who looked like skeletons with skin as banding the stomach sharply reduces caloric intake...one guy I know recently had the procedure (he was well over 300#) and he is restricted to 700 calories. It's definitely not for any & everyone, but something for those to consider who are 100 or more # above their desirable weight & unsuccessful in diet & exercise efforts.