WLS Article on Yahoo's Front Page
I was surprised to see this as I clicked through Yahoo's lead stories. It focuses on the Lap-Band as the medical requirements have changed, but also discusses RNY. Unfortunately, it kind of dismisses VSG (my favorite.)
As a reader here, you're not likely to learn much, but it's interesting to see what facts are being discussed out in the rest of cyberland.
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/lap-band-surgery-weight-loss-it-safe
As a reader here, you're not likely to learn much, but it's interesting to see what facts are being discussed out in the rest of cyberland.
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/lap-band-surgery-weight-loss-it-safe
HW: 316 / SW: 294 / CW: 197.5 / GW: 195
First 5K: 29:50 mins. on 3/12/11 (4 month surgiversary)
First 5K: 29:50 mins. on 3/12/11 (4 month surgiversary)
Interesting article. thanks for sharing.
As a RNYer who has had great success post-op, I obviously have my biased opinions. Like many of us who have been successful state:
1) WLS, be it the band or one of the by-pass surgeries is still ONLY a tool. It is as much attitude and mind set asalteration as it is anatomic. I always find it interesting in these "general" type articles that, the mental/attitude aspect is rarely mentioned. In my opinion, this leads to that misconception or misperception that WLS is the "easy" way out.
2) I and I know many of the gentlemen (ok i use the term very losely
) on this site would tell anyone who asks seriously and is seeking information or understanding, that we wished we would have had the surgery years ago. It is such a life changer and by that I mean for the good!
Again, thanks for sharing. I know there are several *****ad this site and don't post, as they are seeking to learn. That is one of the main purposes of this forum as I understand it.
Mike
As a RNYer who has had great success post-op, I obviously have my biased opinions. Like many of us who have been successful state:
1) WLS, be it the band or one of the by-pass surgeries is still ONLY a tool. It is as much attitude and mind set asalteration as it is anatomic. I always find it interesting in these "general" type articles that, the mental/attitude aspect is rarely mentioned. In my opinion, this leads to that misconception or misperception that WLS is the "easy" way out.
2) I and I know many of the gentlemen (ok i use the term very losely
) on this site would tell anyone who asks seriously and is seeking information or understanding, that we wished we would have had the surgery years ago. It is such a life changer and by that I mean for the good!Again, thanks for sharing. I know there are several *****ad this site and don't post, as they are seeking to learn. That is one of the main purposes of this forum as I understand it.
Mike
Eating junk food and CRAP is not a reward...it's a punishment...
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
it's a DEATH sentence...Reward yourself with Good Health!
Highest Weight: 287 Lbs-January 2010; Reached Goal 195 Lbs - Dec 2010
Total Lost: 92 Lbs; Completed FULL MARATHON (26.2 Miles) 10-16-2011
I'm with you there, Mike.
The general information articles always seem very dismissive of the entire WLS process. This one just spouts facts about the surgery, presenting the lower BMI requirements for Lap-Band. Of course, the articles are likely written by 'health' experts that don't battle with weight the way most of us have.
As for #2, I'm so glad I've done this early on (only 34 years old, ya know!). I keep telling people, I wish I could have lost the weight with diet and exercise, but knew that surgery was a good option for me. If I had stayed on the diet and exercise alone train, it'd be 10 years down the road, and I'd be wishing I'd had surgery at 34...
Now I have those 10 years to enjoy the way I want, not regret going through my childrens' youth as the 'fat dad.'
The general information articles always seem very dismissive of the entire WLS process. This one just spouts facts about the surgery, presenting the lower BMI requirements for Lap-Band. Of course, the articles are likely written by 'health' experts that don't battle with weight the way most of us have.
As for #2, I'm so glad I've done this early on (only 34 years old, ya know!). I keep telling people, I wish I could have lost the weight with diet and exercise, but knew that surgery was a good option for me. If I had stayed on the diet and exercise alone train, it'd be 10 years down the road, and I'd be wishing I'd had surgery at 34...
Now I have those 10 years to enjoy the way I want, not regret going through my childrens' youth as the 'fat dad.'
HW: 316 / SW: 294 / CW: 197.5 / GW: 195
First 5K: 29:50 mins. on 3/12/11 (4 month surgiversary)
First 5K: 29:50 mins. on 3/12/11 (4 month surgiversary)
I investigated WLS about 15 years ago - and after careful consideration - determined that the mortality and complication rates were just too high for me to risk it. This time, with the laproscopic procedure and the new development of the stand-alone VSG, it was easy to opt for the WLS. Plus, I had also added 50 lbs., diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
Now I'm 3.5 mos. post-op and I couldn't be happier with my results so far - lost all the co-morbidities almost instantly, off virtually all meds except those req. post-op (aspirin, Urso, vitamins) and, as of this a.m., I'm down a whopping 95 lbs. I walk a min. of 3 mi. every day.
I agree, no matter what surgery you choose, it takes hard, consistent work to gain the greatest benefit from the program. I was inspired, in part, by two friends - each lost more than 150 lbs. last year - one with the same WLS I've had and the other on Weigh****chers. Because I have openly shared my story w/ those around me, another friend is opting for the surgery in hopes of gaining control over his raging diabetes, high BP and increasing obesity. Paying it forward, I guess.
The more we tell others about our success, the less closeted these marvelous tools will remain.
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Now I'm 3.5 mos. post-op and I couldn't be happier with my results so far - lost all the co-morbidities almost instantly, off virtually all meds except those req. post-op (aspirin, Urso, vitamins) and, as of this a.m., I'm down a whopping 95 lbs. I walk a min. of 3 mi. every day.
I agree, no matter what surgery you choose, it takes hard, consistent work to gain the greatest benefit from the program. I was inspired, in part, by two friends - each lost more than 150 lbs. last year - one with the same WLS I've had and the other on Weigh****chers. Because I have openly shared my story w/ those around me, another friend is opting for the surgery in hopes of gaining control over his raging diabetes, high BP and increasing obesity. Paying it forward, I guess.
The more we tell others about our success, the less closeted these marvelous tools will remain.
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