what do you think of weightloss surgeries?

Question

anyone with any experiences? let me know what you all think about this..

Answer 1

Personally I wouldn't do it although I have given it thought. After looking into it and talking to two women who have had it done, I realize it takes even more discipline after the surgery than to lose the weight in the first place. They have to drink an incredible amount of water, take iron pills faithfully or will get colds, etc. more often than others, can't drink alcohol because of the more rapid absorption, have to eat many meals throughout the day although each meal is small--about the size of six grapes, and still continue to work out to keep fit.

The end result for dieting and surgery is the amount of discipline you put into it. Unlike some of the other people who have answered in the negative (most seem to be men), I wouldn't condemn anyone for doing it. No one can judge why some people can lose weight easily and others can't. There's the old low self-esteem standby excuse, yes, but others have problems with medication or phycial ailments such as arthritis that limit the amount of exercise they can do. Some have family members who sabotage them. I know one woman who wants to lose weight and works at it, but when she starts to show progress her husband brings home all kinds of sweets and the foods that he knows tempts her. She can tell herself to eat an apple instead, but with German chocolate cake staring her in the face, well, sometimes will power just goes out the window.

The stories of the two women I know who have had the surgery and stories I've read of others seem to have the common theme of desperation. It's not a decision that's made lightly. Their family doctor refers them to a surgeon who specializes in this procedure--often in another state which requires travel and hotel expenses--for evaluation. They not only undergo physical tests, but a mental evaluation as well. They have to prove they've done the diet route--Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, etc. and exercised with a trainer or in a gym. Before the actual surgery is performed it can take as long as nine months for the person to get the OK. Everything about them is scrutinized. Just because they have the surgery doesn't mean they come out of the OR 50-75 pounds lighter. They still have to work with a nutritionist to plan out their diet for the rest of their life. Their advantage is they feel fuller than those of us who diet the "old-fashioned" way.

I guess if someone is willing to undergo all this stress and face the real risks of surgery and post-op care and is still determined to get their health back, I'd have to give them credit. If you've never had to lose a lot of weight, or lost it and then regained it for whatever reason, then I don't think you can understand their motivation.

Answer 2

I have no experience but i thought that i wanted it to because im 60 pds over weight, i did some research and what i found is that the surgery is just a temporary fix to look good. After the surgery your body is still used to the same way that is was before as in your metabolizm and the way it takes in your food and stores it in your body as fat. You would still need to change the way you eat and raise your metabolism. I don't know if you have seen people after surgery and their scars but i did on the internet under plastic surgery then click on procedures it show's you hip to hip scars. Just really think about it and i know thats not easy because because i still do i just did my reasearch last night but i still have thought alot about it, like taking meto boosters for awhile and stocking my fridge with fruits veggis.

Answer 3

Body lift is strictly cosmetic. The only weight loss surgery that may be covered is stomach staple. I think. Your insurance should be able to supply you with proper information. I'm Blue cross too, but it also depends on your policy.

Answer 4

Why pay a lot of money for something which is dangerous, can cause infections or leave you lop sided, when you can do the same thing and feel the better for it. If you spend that money on a qualified dietitian you will save money and grief.

Answer 5

they are very effective if you wish to take no responciblity for your own actions. You had no selfcontrol and You ate to many calories which made You fat. You could take responcibility for your own actions and loss the wieght or have a dangerous surgery to let a mechanical device do it for you. It really is a personal choice.

Answer 6

A friend of mine had this done and things went bad she was in ICU for 6 weeks, so think about this!

Answer 7

I work in a hospital, and many people come in for stomach reduction surgury. It seems to be very safe in a registered hospital, and many people are very happy afterwards.

Answer 8

VERYYY DANGEROUS !!!
if u wanna loose weight , go see a nutritionist , follow a healthy diet and exercise vigorously

Good Luck !