Really disappointed.. Oprah.. mail!!!!!

MJ L.
on 2/5/08 8:16 am - MN

Hi All,

I am not a person to vent openly too much! Today was shocking.

In my mail was a flyer from Oprah.. about changing my life.. new life style of health!

So where did they get my address. I don't have the mag. or go to the web site. .. My guess from WW and the 150 times I joined .. was sold to the Oprah show!

I have watched Oprah.. go on the Optifast and walk out with a wagon of 90 lbs of BUTTER. That was how much she lost on Optifast. A program I could not afford at the time or ever.

Then it was the 1/2 marathon after having Bob Green and Rosie??? her personnal chef.

Now it is Dr. Oz and Oprah.. Now I have a daughter who always called to say " YOU and DAD need to watch Oprah and Dr. Oz."

So after yesterday and the young people on it about their WL or WLS. I understand WHY!!!

Another new program from Oprah and her Dr. ,Trainer, Chef, or Optifast!

Now don't get me wrong she can afford all of those people to help her with her weight and she has earned it with her many wonderful helpful programs.

The problem I have is can I now ask her " And what have you done to lose your weight ?" Everything and my hard earned money , too!!!!

This is long sorry... the buttom line. I am disapppointed and very unhappy about the flyer to my address about another DIET... DIE IT.

Thanks for letting me vent! My role models on losing weight is my support group and all MN OHers!

I Respect and am truly Grateful to you all,

MJ

Lindaanne
on 2/5/08 8:37 am - SSP, MN

RNY on 07/25/06

I honestly think and get the vibe that her attitude is that WLS is the easy way. Seems as though most shows have the negative sides of it. I might get flammed like I have in the past but whatever she was doing doesnt seem to be working anymore ( ahem ) Im very over Oprah.... Im with you

Start Weight - 263
Current Weight 135 and making it work for ME !

Kris O.
on 2/5/08 8:51 am - Apple Valley, MN

RNY on 04/08/08

I have to agree, I am so over Oprah too. I think she is self promoting and a fake. I better stop there!

Kris

Sarafeena
on 2/5/08 8:53 am - Superior, WI

RNY on 05/17/07

Here it is plain and simple... Oprah likes to EAT... and she knows that with WLS she wouldn't be able to EAT... so therefore she makes everyone think that SHE thinks WLS is the easy way out. She knows what it's like to battle weight... she's not kidding no one. She just likes to stuff her face.. and knows that stuffing your face is no longer an option with WLS.

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Sandra N.
on 2/5/08 8:59 am - MN

RNY on 12/12/06

Yep, me not a fan of hers either........ever since I discovered she's so antiWLS. It may not be the answer for all but for those who have it's been a lifesaver! My personal opinion is that she wishes she had it done so that she wouldn't yo-yo on the scale ALL the time. And she clearly states that WLS is the "easy way out".....hhhmmmmpf! Chin up sweetie! YOU are awesome and are doing great! ENJOY!!!

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Lori Pool
on 2/5/08 8:59 am - Chanhassen, MN

RNY on 02/22/07

I agree. I am so disappointed in Oprah. She has lost my respect. I don't plan to watch her ever again. Hugs, Lori

Jeanne G.
on 2/5/08 9:20 am - Sauk Rapids, MN

RNY on 02/26/08

Ugh! Oprah is soooooooooooooo last year!!! LOL.

She is one sided on a lot of issues and since this one is so close to my heart, she is on the top of my NAUGHTY list!!!

Lori J.
on 2/5/08 10:07 am - Minneapolis, MN

RNY on 04/15/03

This is a repost of what I said on the other Oprah thread: 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.

Lori J.

It's better to be imperfectly happy than perfectly unhappy.

Diamond Girl
on 2/5/08 10:22 am - Ham Lake, MN

DS on 12/23/08

Hey MJ! I am with Lori. I'm not such a big fan of Oprah anymore. I admire the good she does with her money (like the schools for girls in other countries, etc.), but that's about it nowadays. I also hear she is buying a TV station/channel (I was thinking it was Oxygen, but can't say for sure). MJ, just know that you've made the right decision for you and that's what counts.