On Oprah right now...

Wow, I am so disappointed in her.  You'd think that someone with as much clout as she has would take the time to get some specialists on her show when talking about something like this. I had been thinking about staying up to watch but don't know if I will after what everyone has said.

I don'****ch Oprah but I often marvel at the "Oprah worship" that goes on in America.  I have nothing against her personally, she does alot of great things - and is generous with her bajillions of dollars.  However she is just a celebrity and has her opinions and but also has great power.  (would I care if Britney Spears was against WLS?)   She has a huge medium in which to express her opinions and her "take" on things.  Until Oprah herself has WLS, she will probably always be against it.  Her and Dr. Phil can bad mouth it all they want.  I know in my heart what it has done for me and millions of others....and thank God I can just exercise my right to turn them both off.

I watched this and I could feel my blood boil over her negative take on this. Okay the gal who became addicted to drinking was not fair take she was in college going to parties isn't that typical for most college students. yikes What really bothered me was she kept saying gastric bypass was irrverseable surgery which is not true at all RNY can be reversed shame on Oprah. I could go on for hours about all the stuff that bothered me with that show.

RNY is not easily reversed. Most doctors will not attempt it.

When I decided to have RNY I was told that if for some strange reason I needed to have this reverse it could done. And that there were a few Doctors that did it. to say it is irreversible isn't a true statement. Why you would want to reverse it I wouldn't. But if my life depended on it I would.

Makes me glad I have a job that doesn't allow me to watch daytime tv.  Yes, Oprah has used her celebrity and income for many good causes.   But she is human, not some kind of prophet.

I have a daughter who may very well one day need WLS.  Do I want her to have it now, at age 15?  Absolutely not.  Do I want her to go through her teens and 20's obese?  Absolutely not.  Will I encourage her to lose weight by modifying her eating habits and exercise?  I already am.  If she yo-yo's and reaches a point of desperation like I did, will I support WLS?  Damn straight I will!  It has saved my life, it has enhanced my life in ways I didn't expect, and if I can help give her that before SHE'S 45?  What's a mother for?   Shame on Oprah for not presenting a balanced view of WLS.

Bravo Darla!!!  Could not have said it better myself!!! I have been inspired thru the years by many things about Oprah and her viewpoints, but not lately. Seems she is turning more and more fake......and political...don't like that too much.... CarolN  

DITTO, DITTO, DITTO to Darla's post! Oprah needs to get over herself.....

Hey, Sabrina!!  You look great and 132# down..  YOU GO, GRRL!  I saw the show too and while I found the info interesting, it was presented w/ a bias against WLS..typical Oprah.  Here's my take:  Oprah can't keep her weight off (dang, I was disappointed in seeing her current size, hadn'****ched in a long time..) and she hasn't made the personal decision that she can't control her own weight.  Therefore, no one else should control their weight either..  Misery loves company.   Glad I left that club mentally a long time ago! Best wishes all!