Question:
What was the name of the show that was about WLS?

When will it be on again? I went to their website and searched for it, but wasn't able to find it. Anytime that there is a show on about WLS, I do everything I can to see it, but it seems like I never hear about them until afterwards. I wish there was a way that we could notify each other a day or so ahead of time about a show that will be on. That way, time zones wouldn't be an issue. There was only one time I noticed someone posted that MTV's True Life would be on and I really appreciated that.    — Kelly M. (posted on March 24, 2002)

March 23, 2002
Hi Kelly, I am the poster who asked about the Discovery Chanel Show yesterday...I was chanel surfing when I found it, so I caught it maybe 15-30 minutes in...anyway, my impression was that the show was a year or so old, because it made reference to the "brand new, recently approved by the FDA" lap-band procedure, and this actually occurred last year. I wish I knew how to find AMOS members by name (if we can?) because I would look for David Smith and Cindy Levey...I admire their generosity. It's one thing to go through this journey under the relative confines of our family and friends, quite another to do it so publically and openly. Anyway, they showed the operations, David's last meal (which, ironically, took place at the Mangianos that I go to every month when I am in Atlanta on business!), and the follow up - at four weeks, she had lost 30lbs. and was getting a lap-band "fill" and at 6 months he had lost 150 lbs., which was 1/2 of what he wanted to lose. It was a good show...it probably didn't tell us anything we didn't already know (mainly that WLS is the only proven medical treatment for morbid obesity right now) but it was worth watching...good luck finding it!
   — rebeccamayhew

March 24, 2002
I've seen two others about WLS in the last month so hope I've got the right title. "Heavy Weights"
   — Shelly S.

March 24, 2002
I posted this earlier today, but it got deleted because I included a hyperlink -- apparently a no-no on AMOS. I'm still learning the rules. :-)<br><br> Anyway, here it is again:<br> I went to the Discovery web site and couldn't find it either, but when I searched TV Guide using the keyword "obesity", I found several WLS-related shows that are scheduled to air in the next week. I think this is the one that the previous poster had seen:<br><br> <b>Heavyweight Solutions</b> 60 min. <br> Profiling two people who have weight-loss surgery for life-threatening obesity. Also: a weight-control program for children in Texas; comparing European and American lifestyles and other factors contributing to obesity. Wednesday, 27 3:00 AM (Eastern) Discovery Health Channel<br> <br> There is also a show called "Obesity: A Deadly Risk" hosted by Carnie Wilson (12pm EST on Saturday March 30th) and one called "Mark's Story: Struggling with Obesity" (2pm and 5pm EST on Wednesday April 3rd) about a man in Australia who is having gastric bypass surgery.<br> <br> Discovery Health must find this topic as interesting as we do! Hope this helps!
   — Tally

April 5, 2002
Just wanted to mention to everyone -- I was flipping channels, and it looks like there's a 20/20 show about WLS surgery on TV tonight on ABC.
   — Tally

April 5, 2002
I just watched the 20/20 show. An entire family in New Jersey as well as several of their friends had RNY surgery. It was a quick segment, but very inspiring. It mentioned the risk, but emphasized the benefits, and it provided what seemed like reasonably accurate information about the procedure and post-op life. I taped it and am planning to show it to my parents. I haven't told them about my surgery plans yet, and I'm anticipating they'll be be somewhat concerned/anxious/skeptical. I think watching a <i>whole family</i> be transformed by RNY will help them to understand why I'm doing this.
   — Tally

April 5, 2002
I was able to watch the 20/20 show tonight with my 16 year old son. I was relieved that it was not an "anti-WLS" show! My son was so concerned a few weeks ago when I told him I am going to have the surgery (pending approval). Now he is willing to support me and even had me come to AMOS to calculate his BMI. He needs to lose about 50 pounds and I hope he can do it through increased activity and better food choices...something I hope I'll be able to help him out with as I go through my post-op journey!
   — Anna L.

October 4, 2002
lol lol Now this is really funny. Guess what? I was replying to the old post about WLS that was on months ago, on Discovery. Then I looked over at the Tv they were talking about WLS which got my attention and it's the same one you are talking about 10/4/02 what timing. Hey I think It's calling my name lol so far everything is in order, I see my surgeon 10/16th. I pray I can get it.
   — Naes Wls J.