Carnie Wilson/Dr. Ian - Celebrity Fit Club

Did anyone watch it last night? Dr. Ian congratulated one of the heavier contestants for not taking the easy way out by having GB surgery but instead resorting to diet and exercise. He of course highlighted only the "negative" about gastric bypass surgery being dangerous. Carnie was so mad at him and tried to set him straight but the show only focused on their tiff a little bit. The only thing it did was show his ignorance of WLS and it made it worse being that he's a doctor. Karen S.

I saw it. Good for Carney for jumping on this guy He realy did show his bias didn't he.

I agree, I was so glad she jumped all over him. I wish she would have been able to say more about it. I'll bet he gets alot of letters from WLS patients about what he said. Karen S.

I am so tired of hearing the "easy way out". People are so ignorant sometimes and even doctors and nurses. I should know I had a nurse say that to me on one of my lengthy hospital stays!! Easy! What about this is easy?? I wish people would think before they speak or keep their mouth closed!! Julie

Yes me too Julie. It's insulting to hear that but it only shows how people don't know the facts and what we go through with this surgery. I am sure Dr. Ian will get flamed from his thoughtless remarks. Karen S.

Hi Karen! Yes I did see it and I was p*ssed off. My doctor told me that if I didnt have the surgery I might not be here in 5 yrs since I was on so much insulin and meds. So I totally agree with her. I think its a personal choice and one I am so thankful to have had the option of doing it. He claimed also that overweight ppl wont get heart problems and diabetes. I think its a line of bull! Since I dont have any family history of diabetes and I am now the only one that has it. Goes to show you anyone can get it and I attribute my diabetes to my weight gain and lack of exercise before the surgery. Ok enough venting! Have a great night and talk to you all soon! Suzette

You know what really gets me ..... It's a miracle he had quadruple trible double bypass surgery and look how great he is doing. Heart surgery is a miracle. Blah blah blah blah Most of the time it's the same reason 'he" had to have heart surgery is the same reason that we did ... eating too much of the wrong kinds of food. God Bless! Jen

That's so true Jen and a great point. They just don't equate gastric bypass which is life saving surgery to heart surgery. Both are a necessity. Maybe one day people will see that this is an important life saving procedure that has helped so many. Karen S.