Health - 16 February 2007

I'm an 18 year old male who has been overweight and then obese since around 8 years old. I've tried countless diets and diet supplements, all ending with me losing some weight, but eventually bouncing back.

The past few years I have considered gastric bypass surgery or lap band (a less serious form) but I am not sure. Everyone knows me as the "big guy" including myself and I just feel like I will be nobody without my "big" persona I carry.

On the other page there is the risks of heart problems, diabetes, and my asthma complications. I am on the fence with whether to decide the surgery or just be me and take the risks of the complications in the future.

Being the big man I am has its advantages as far as strength and other things, while losing weight would mean less health problems and being able to become more attractive.

What should I do in your opinions?

2007-02-16 15:07:02 · 8 answers · asked by gwydion_black 2 in Diet & Fitness

for my fiance on our wedding night. What pain am iI going to endure? Should I do it? What is it like? Is it worse than the gyno? WIll it bump up after? How long will it take to grow back?

2007-02-16 15:06:32 · 4 answers · asked by tessybell83 1 in Women's Health

2007-02-16 15:04:58 · 9 answers · asked by pos 1 in Men's Health

why are allergic reactions increasing steadily in the u.s.?

2007-02-16 15:04:03 · 3 answers · asked by JulyBeetle 4 in Allergies

No, I am not a pervert. This actually happened to me, and I feel ashamed. Please, someone help me with this.

2007-02-16 15:03:09 · 67 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-02-16 15:01:10 · 13 answers · asked by sammy 2 in Other - Diseases

Does anybody know a way I can get involved and help teenagers who are suicidal? I'm a teenager myself, I was wondering if there is some sort of organization I can join.

2007-02-16 14:59:28 · 10 answers · asked by winter's tears 2 in Mental Health

It started with a sore throat...a mild sore throat in the morning of the last week's tuesday and then it increased with the days..then on friday I had fever all day. I went to the doctor that same friday she just suggested to gargle with warm water and salt. She suggested some cough or sore throat medicine. By monday I couldn't seak my throat was so like closed that my voice was horrible. On tuesday I had enougn and went to another doc and she did a strep throat exam but it was negative. She said "I didn't find anything" and I was all there dying of pain in throat and losing my voice...she gave me cough medicine! anyway now I can talk better but my throat is so sore i can't stand it. Today I started with runny nose and sneezing..watery eyes etc... I feel so sick...I don't want to try another doc becuse I don't have money. Any suggestions...? thanks

2007-02-16 14:59:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Is there any other way BESIDES surgery to get smaller breasts? I heard of a girl who used some kind of avon cream that decreased their size... does that really exsist?

How safe/unsafe is surgery?
Thanks =)

2007-02-16 14:59:09 · 7 answers · asked by frankiethunders 2 in Women's Health

its like a little tiny connection like the one under your tongue but whats it called ?

2007-02-16 14:57:57 · 3 answers · asked by Jane Doe 3 in Dental

2007-02-16 14:57:53 · 2 answers · asked by samira m 1 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-16 14:56:19 · 11 answers · asked by j0<3 2 in Women's Health

My doctor told me I have a metabolism problem of some sort. Like if me and my best friend eat the same meal proportion and everything I'll gain wait and she won't. It's hard to get it off too. I weigh like twice the size of my friend. Help me please!!! I'm worried about it for my health too, heart conditions run in the family. My grandfather and dad have died of heart conditions. In case this helps I'm only 13 so I can't do any major dieting thing like weight watchers.

2007-02-16 14:55:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

AH! I just joined in basketball for my school in November of 2006. I went until February. The season ended. Now am doing Softball for the school. My knee has been hurting since probably December. I fell on it once, but I have a high tolerance of pain. I don't bruise very easily. Argh! Please Help!

2007-02-16 14:55:38 · 7 answers · asked by Mickey R 1 in Injuries

2007-02-16 14:55:19 · 9 answers · asked by mitchy 2 in Women's Health

2007-02-16 14:54:49 · 1 answers · asked by samira m 1 in Diet & Fitness

Poor girl, maybe there is a remedy she hasn't tried? Let's pull together to help her if we can. I promise I will pass on anything they say she hasn't tried, which is outlined in an article that says:

The 15-year-old has had blood tests, a CT scan and an MRI since the fits started Jan. 23. Drugs haven't worked. Neither has holding her breath, putting sugar under her tongue, sipping pickle juice, breathing into a paper bag and drinking from the wrong side of a glass.

And, yes, people have tried to scare them out of her.

According to the National Institutes of Health, hiccups can be triggered by anything from spicy foods to stress, and they can start for no reason at all. They're caused by involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, which causes the vocal cords to close briefly, making that distinctive sound.

2007-02-16 14:54:39 · 4 answers · asked by itsjustfoolishness 3 in Other - Health

Just wondering.

Height, weight, and waist.

2007-02-16 14:54:11 · 10 answers · asked by CrazySnail 4 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-16 14:54:11 · 4 answers · asked by ninekittys 3 in Other - Health

I know peeling and such works. but what else will help fade out the redish acne scarring? Would skin bleach work to get the red out?

2007-02-16 14:53:25 · 2 answers · asked by missyjean130 2 in Skin Conditions

It is a numb tingling feeling. It hurts really bad.

2007-02-16 14:53:22 · 1 answers · asked by BABY GIRL 3 in Injuries

I'm a dude and i have big lips and a big butt but for some reason girls are still attracted to me. I don't understand how this is possible and i beat myself up everday for not looking normal. i know i can't change it since i was just born this way but is there anything i should/can do?

2007-02-16 14:51:46 · 8 answers · asked by i messed up 2 in Men's Health

My 72 year old mother was diagnosed with dehydration when she had a bad chest cold and could not breathe. She drank 6 glasses of water that day as she does every day.

2007-02-16 14:50:59 · 5 answers · asked by tennis 2 in Other - Diseases

i have had this problem on and off for 2 years now my ear starts bleeding really bad from the cartlige.!! i once even went to the er to stop it from bleeding it kept coming out really fast it was all over everything.. i have had itcartilised 3 times now ..if i put alot of pressure on it it stops in abot 15 minutes.. what could this be a sign of??

2007-02-16 14:50:25 · 4 answers · asked by mary c 3 in First Aid

Specifically on the heel?

2007-02-16 14:50:19 · 7 answers · asked by me 1 in First Aid

Hi, I am facing a strange a strange health problem since many months. When I wake up in the morning I get a heavy head, weakness, light pain in the stomach and feel like vomiting. Ultrasound showed fatty liver condition and the LFT tests showed SGPT = 109 and SGOT = 46. I have been following the regular exercise and low fat diet regime. Still I see no improvement. Can any one help me. This is now going on since last 4-5 months.

2007-02-16 14:50:18 · 16 answers · asked by arai 2 in Other - Diseases

My friends have told me that sit ups will not work. It actually helps something else. Any other suggestions?

2007-02-16 14:49:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I am getting lines on my forehead because of this constant doing this. I wonder why I feel the urge to do it? does anybody else have this problem?
what is your reason?

2007-02-16 14:48:29 · 11 answers · asked by ? 1 in Skin Conditions

does weight loss occur? hunger? behavior?

2007-02-16 14:48:26 · 12 answers · asked by liz 1 in Other - Health

im 26 and my hair is getting thinner on the top of my head. is it because of wearing a hat? is there anything i can do besides using rogain or anyother supplement?( too expensive).

2007-02-16 14:47:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health