Carnie Wilson?

Sorry if I misspelled or messed up her name. Did anyone see the program this week that talked about how Carnie Wilson had regained all the weight she lost after her wls? She had the surgery in 99. I remember when she had it done and wishing I could do that. Then as she lost the weight thinking how awesome she looked. She was one of the people that had surgery that made me look into it. NOw she's gained it back. There she is someone in the lime light who gained it back. With all the money that she has and the things available to her that could have helped her avoid it she gained it back. If she gained it back and had those things who's to say I won't? it just me figthing this battle. Its just me with only myself to work at trying to not gain anymore than teh 20 that I already have. \she must have felt this same way that I do. The fight to not gain another pound. The fear and horror of seeing the scale go up another pound. Working at trying to lose that extra pound and fighting not to gain another one. Then seeing the scale go up again! I won't give up the fight.

Along with her, if you look into Al Roker he has gained a lot of his back as well. Money does not always make things better you DO have to change for this to work right!! I may not be a size 10, but I have stabalized with my weight & actually am losing now that I am back in AZ. So I will take what I got over gaining back all my weight. Ladybug Marilyn :wave

From what I've read about her I know she has an addictive personality. She went from losing the weight to becoming an alcoholic, to a recovering alcoholic, to gaining the weight. But.....Marilyn is right. It all goes back to the same premise---if you DON'T want to change your habits, the weight WILL come on. What I have a problem with lately is these people who have no physical reason (unlike Reenie's situation and some others) and are asking their doctors about 'revisions'. This might sound really mean, but it's like, they have the surgery, lose the weight, go back to old habits and gain it back, then want a 'revision.' I understand that the surgeon can do tests to find out if there is a physical reason for a revision or weight gain. If, physically, there is something wrong and it could be corrected, then go for it. But if the only reason is that people don't want to do what they promised themselves and their surgeons to do---that is---change your eating habits, then I don't think they should be revision candidates. People will always have stress in their lives---always. But what we have to remember, is that we have to, FIRST, be true to ourselves. If I find myself in that situation, I will seek counselling or whatever it takes to keep myself on track. Like you, I WON'T give up the fight. I shall now step off my soap box. Take care and be well, Joanie

Important article to read - keeping our head in the sand about this will ultimately result in utter defeat: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Fitness/Story?id=4444057&page=3

And comments to that article - very interesting: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Fitness/comments?type=story&id=4444057

What we MUST pay attention to - and what gets precious little attention - is the genetic disposition of morbid obesity! The surgery cannot cut away the gene pool. I'm taking a poll, please chime in: what is your genetic predisposition to being overweight? On my father's side: his mother (my paternal grandmother) died of obesity related disease (diabetes and hypertension) when she was 42 years old - she weighed 390 lbs. when she died. My father's sister (my paternal aunt) weight nearly 500 lbs. when she died at 52 years of age. She was a recluse in her home and could not get out of bed - the last time she attempted to, she collapsed and her right leg snapped in two from the impact of her hitting the floor. My father could not get her off the ground, he had to enlist the help of two other men - a total of three men - to lift her from the floor. When I am very fat, I look just like both these women, not just our bodies but our faces, our hair color, our eyes. We have the same genetic makeup. It's not just diet and exercise and willpower and all that stuff that people think is so easy to manage - I am in the fight of my life for the rest of my life because of my DNA. Reading articles like this scares the hell out of me because I'm telling you right now - I'd rather be DEAD than to be obese again; but I don't want to deny the reality. If I own it and pay attention to it, I might just have a chance. What about you? Reenie

Hey Reenie I think you got something here on this. My Mom's Dad died when I was 2 yrs old from complications from Diabetis. My father died at 52 from heart disease, he was not heavy, but stocky, my oldest brother is over 400 lbs. My middle brother dies 7 yrs ago & was quite heavy when he died. So the fight we keep fighting is for sure genetic part of our life. Ladybug Marilyn

Ok, well, I think I go against the norm with this one. My mother was always average weight, however, she always watched her weight. My father, at one point in his life, was 'chubby'....5'10 and maybe 225 lbs at his highest, then lost weight and maintained a weight of between 150 and 160 until he passed. As my sister and I did have weight problems, neither one of us got close to 300 lbs. My sister literally stopped eating most fattening things years ago, and is very very thin. On the day of my surgery, I was 247, (the most I ever weighed in my life) lost 100 lbs and then leveled off about 14 pounds higher than that. Basically I've been there for about 2 to 2-1/2 years without moving. Couple pounds up, couple pounds down, but basically the same. Reenie, yes, DNA is an issue. But with your surgery and your commitment to a healthy life style, you broke the mold. You found a way. You changed your life. You've made a decision to be healthy. Our ancestors did not have the advantages we have today. If they had, perhaps their lives would have been different. Remember, back in their day people were told 'if you want to lose weight, just stop eating.' No one looked at obesity as the disease we know it is today. No one talked about being addicted to food. There were no therapists for eating disorders...hell, there was no such thing as an eating disorder years and years ago. Modern science has brought us where we are today. BUT...there are still choices to make. Yes, sometimes we make good ones and sometimes not so good. I try my best, but sometimes I stumble. But we know what's good for us and what we need to do in the long run. My heart goes out to your grandmother and your aunt. I wish they had the resources that we have today. We have the power and resources to make changes. WE are very lucky people..... Love ya! Joanie

Really rushed this morning, but wanted to respond. My mother and both grandmothers and all of my aunts are MO , as is one of my sisters. I have a skinny sister who takes after my father. My mother really does eat reasonable portions and healthy food so I think the cards are stacked against her genetically. She would love wls, but is 72 so it's not going to happen. My sister is looking into the lapband. I just thank God for a tool that at least gives me a chance. I know that I eat much less than most people who weigh much less than I do and I'm more active than most. I'm fighting genetics and metabolism and throwing in a food addiction doesn't help, but it is what it is. Everybody has a burden, some more than others and this is just the hand I was dealt. I only fail when I quit trying so I just keep plugging away. My new mantra is "Forward Motion." I just keep trying to move forward with my health and as long as I'm making the effort, it's all good. Love ya, C.