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This is the story where I got my question from.
2007-02-05 07:36:37 · 6 answers · asked by Adam G 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Sometimes yes it is. It is a high risk surgery but for some well worth it. I had it five years ago. I was taking insulin in shot form up to five times a day, my readings were still in the high 200 range. My triglycerides were over 300. My blood pressure was high and I was going to die if I didn't have it.
I ended up with a low absorption for some vitamins and that has caused me to be iron and B12 def.
Its very easy for some to say you need to learn how to control your eating habits. But, for many people who are overweight they are addicted to food. Its a comfort for them for whatever reasons. They love the taste.... whichever the reason its addiction.
When one stops smoking can they have just one cigarette a day?
When a heroin addict stops can they have it again? What about an alcoholic?
Think about it. Its like telling an alcoholic well you can only have three very small drinks a day but NO MORE. Do you think an alcoholic will stick to that. Do you think an alcoholic can have that much control? So yes, it can be the answer to weight problems. It helped me. I no longer take any meds for my diabetes not even in pill form. My Tris are 125. My blood pressure is fine. I can not just walk up the stairs I can run up them. It helped me gain control over my eating habits. Its a hard decision to make, but, for some well worth it.
2007-02-05 10:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by Bethie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is working for me. I had surgery on December 12, 2006. I have lost 25 pounds so far. But, more importantly I have not had to take blood sugar medication since having it done. The highest my blood sugar has been in 160, and I was sick at the time (mine always runs high when I don't feel well.) I feel better, I don't have the diabetic "fog". I know I am functioning better, and I look better- color, not haggard, sick or run down. You need to research it for yourself, and decide if it is right for you. It depends alot on all your other medical conditions, age, history. You have to way the risks against the gains. I am very happy with my decision to have this done.
2007-02-07 10:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by mlrios2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No surgery will help overweight people. I know three people who have had their stomachs stapled. All three suffer from the same problems. They have constant stomach pain. They can't eat enough to stay healthy. The first months are dedicated to liquid diets. They aren't any healthier. The skin hangs on their bodies like dried up leather, and they have no energy. Does this sound like what you want? Go buy a book called Nutrition Almanac. It will give you all the information you need to learn how to balance your diet, get all the nutrients you need to be healthy, and maintain proper energy. A balanced diet is your answer not hacking away at your body.
2007-02-06 01:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SELF CONTROL is the answer for those mouth-breathers. proper hand to mouth control. of course theyre going to get fat if they keep on stuffing their faces with an unending supply of fat-laden food and sugar rich drinks while leading a sedentary life because theyre so fat their ankles have given up on them.
2007-02-05 15:43:56 · answer #4 · answered by jaded_poser 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
before surgery, diagnose and treat for CANDIDA. look it up. not a joke.
2007-02-09 13:59:04 · answer #5 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surgery
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go see a shrink/therapist/guru/healer
develop your mental/spiritual and physical health
kill/shoot/strangulate/burn your EGO
2007-02-05 15:42:18 · answer #6 · answered by franslaimbock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋