Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition

Hi all!
Did anyone catch the ABC show Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. 
It touched me deeply.  I am so very proud of all she accomplished but I don't think that the show portrays reality.  I would like to see these participants a year or 2 out of the show, when the cameras are off and reality sets in.  Although they do address some of the psychological issues, they don't really address them much throughout her journey. 

Did anyone catch her say "I should have gotten the lap band!"... so sorry but the lap band does not give you the quick fix and it is just as hard to lose the weight as with the program she went through.  That part kind of irritated me.

Anyway, just thought I'd share.

Jan

No I missed it.  Guess I'll see if it's on Hulu after I get through listening to J.Michaels podcast.

I didn't see the very beginning of it. I liked that they showed she didn't make all the goals. Also, addressed the eating issue and its impact on the family especially mom. However, since she didn't make her last goal I don't think she should have had surgery. Yes, they MD gave the pros and cons but she only lost 3 pounds in 3 months. That part was realistic but I wonder if they gave into her. Reality can be that if you don't make the goal you don't get the surgery. I was irritated with the emphasis on her physical appearance at the end rather than the accomplishments.

Just my opinion. K

I thought she said, "If this doesn't work, I'm gonna have to get Lap Band surgery."  Maybe I heard it wrong. 

Bummer, I missed it. Is it online somewhere? thanks

http://www.hulu.com/extreme-makeover-weight-loss-edition

Thanks so much for the link.  I jus****ched it and enjoyed it.  I wonder if Rachel will be able to keep the weight off.  She seemed to continue to have issues with food, her weight loss really slowed down the second half of the year.

I think she may have a hard time maintaining unless her ENTIRE family gets on board, although supposedly the mother also lost 50 pounds, so maybe her attitude is changing somewhat.  I thought it was really sweet of her brother to not eat dessert in front of her when they were in Greece.  It seems like he really wants to support her efforts. 

I just hope she's learned enough and stays inspired enough to continue healthy eating from here on out.  We all know how hard the journey is, and it's a journey that never really ends.