Feeling mad at Oprah

I'm watching Oprah right now and feel mad at her!  She has all these people on the show who are losing weight the "natural" way.  I feel like screaming at her.  She hasn't knocked anyone for having weight loss surgery, but, she's living proof that it doesn't stay off the "natural" way. Wake Up Oprah - I've got a great surgeon for you! Tonja

I stopped watching Oprah years ago.  That was when she did the huge baby shower for Ft Campbell, KY.  I was preggo then.  My husband is a soldier.  He's former Airborne Infantry who has done many deployments.  He's working on his 13th year in the army.  I didn't get anything.  I know that sounds petty, but I realized then that she constantly gives stuff away just to get publicity.  If she stopped giving things away (like her yearly "favorite things" show), and had to depend on just her entertainment and informative value, she wouldn't have any viewers.   She buys viewers.  Then she uses her show to push her political agenda. Which, I discovered, I don't agree with her politcal agenda.  She just irritates me. I don't like Dr Phil anymore either.  Not since his "if you love your children, you won't spank them" campaign.  I have 5 of the most well behaved, respectful, and LOVING children.  They have all been spanked.  I am constantly complemented and my children are constantly complemented on their manners and kindness.   He also supports the "natural" weightloss method.    

LOL.  Dr. Phil supports the "buy my powders and potions way".

I think Oprah needs to see that Michael Hebranko guy who is on "Brookhaven Obesity Clinic" show on TLC... He is the guy who once lost 700 lbs the "natural" way and was/is a friend of Richard Simmons (he was even on at least one of Richard's videos) and now he has gained back 500 of those 700 lbs back!  He is up to about 800 lbs!! He started gaining his weight back within WEEKS of getting to goal weight!!  If you all don't know who I'm talking about, I'll try to find info about him on the net... As for political views...  Well, I don't like the candidate Oprah is supporting either Montel Williams had a show last week about weight loss and he has a weight loss book and new diet meals out too...  All I know is that I've ate all the Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, and Nutri System that I ever plan to spend my hard earned money on!! 

Amen Sisters! I had stopped watching her for a while, but then started back up - well - I think it's time to stop again.  I don't think she is the type that would be sincere upon meeting me and want to be friendly. I do love what she's doing over in Africa - but - there are a lot of people who help in a lot of ways that never boast about it. Anyways...Oprah, give up on this 'natural' stuff that is just going to make you keep gaining it back - come over to the 'losing' side of life! Tonja

I rarely watch talk shows anymore. If they have a subject that I might want to hear about I will tune in. its hard for me to sit through a whole show of anything. I agree with oprah buying her veiwers, but then dont most the talk show hosts do that in someway. people love free stuff. i know i do.  as far as the natural way of losing weight? wls is the best option for many. if its not the thing for someone then they need to respect those of us that have chosen different than them. and the same is true for us. if its not in them to have wls then that is thier business. I have had several of my inlaws try to tell me that wls is cheating, wrong, dangerous., blah blah. my answer to them is "I am sorry you dont agree but I know what is best for me" usually that shuts them up..lol for a bit anyway.

I agree!!!  I have tried for many years to lose weight the "natural way", but I could not lose anything!! I had surgery on the 2nd of Nov and weighted 450, as of today I weigh 405!!!  That is the most weight I have lost ever. Surgery isn't for everyone, but it is for me. 

wow that is awsome.. keep up the good work

You know, we all gotta do what we gotta do.  I am just really boggled at how it's OK for people and strangers to comment on our WLS our choices, etc.  Next time someone makes an out of line comment I'm going to say "and what do you think I should do about this latest STD.........?"  heh heh....now that I've thought of it no one will say it so I won't get to either...bah.

I would love to do a group story of how healthy our Oklahoma group is and how Oprah should consider joining us to see what becoming healthy is all about - it's not about how 'skinny' we are...it's about how our health has improved. Tonja