What do you think of folks that have bariatric surgery for weight loss?

there are many kinds of bariatric procedures these days
I had lap band surgery
basically an adjustable collar only allows a small amount of food at a time
stomach stapling and full bariatric surgery removing portions of stomach and colon much more invasive
my procedure was just overnite in hospital and back to work without restriction a week later
at the time i ran commercial fishing boat that was labor intensive

 

the lap band is completely reversible
lost 120 lbs no complications

they give seminars regularly in most areas that will answer all your questions

and it was a 6 month process beforehand to check your overall health condition
like colostomy and stress test
even a pysch eval 8 weeks of group therapy so your prepared for eating and lifestyle changes

 

I personally know 3 people that have had gastric bypass (not stapling or lap bands, but actual bypass)

1) Female 55 was somewhat muscular 175lbs which was definitely overweight, but not what anyone thought of as obese. She is now ~115lbs which seems a bit under weight for her 5'8" frame, but she is happy with it.

2) Male 52 was 300 lbs is now about 275 5 years later. Lost his hair and seems fraile -- has had chronic malnutrition issues despite getting plenty ++ to eat.

3) Male 46 was 400 lbs and a sober addict of 10 years. Died 3 weeks post op from a heart attack (was also fighting a mrsa infection from surgery/recovery).

 

you have to post the kind of surgery they had or it is frivolous information
saying bariatric surgery is like saying cancer many different kinds

 

he said the sleeve gastrectomy, where they cut part of the stomach out. No cutting on the intestines.

 

The surgery is not a complete solution either, I have known people who had the different bypasses done and they eventually gained it all back. You have to change the lifestyle along with it which is a difficult thing for some.
You can accomplish the same thing by going on a normal diet, its just harder and takes longer. Last year I lost 46 lbs just cutting out soda, walking more and not parking as close as I could to the truck stop. I ended up getting a little lazy though and have not lost any weight since.

 

First, I'm very thankful that I never had a weight problem, so I have no experience in that department. But I've know several who've had surgery to help with their weight. Wow, several of them after a while look like their on the road to death. And I know of one who did die after surgery & another one who got a very bad infection. Some people seem to think there's nothing to surgery, yet many people die every year from surgery problems. I've had several surgeries & refused surgery the last time by my neurosurgeon, he said to fix my problems it would probably take 3 more neck surgeries yet I may not be any better, & could be worse off than ever. I will refuse any surgery unless its a must do situation.

And most of them after a while gained it all back just as you stated.

I feel that your advise would be the best thing for most overweight people, & I feel it would be much healthy for them in the long run. I say most for I suppose those who are extremely overweight so much they can't walk or exercise, surgery may be their only option.

 

one issue with the surgery's is that most of the people do not get enough nutrition and vitamins in their system which is why they tend to look like death and unhealthy. It does work for some so I wont say it cant but its not a choice I would want for myself at least.

I have dealt with weight issues most of my life, when I went off to school in 2005 I lost 43 lbs in a few months and went to the gym plus walked the streets of San Francisco for work and school and got fit working at it. After I got married...well......I kinda went to crap lol, I can lose the weight but it takes willpower and dedication which a lot of people lack and they think a simple surgery will handle that.