What Do You Think Of Plastic Surgery For Weight Loss?

I have tried Diets and weight loss programs and private trainers and i have loss weight however I have a problem area in my lower stomach. (maybe because I had 3 kids and 1 was a c-section. So do you have any other suggestions? if not my only other option is weight loss surgery what [...]

August 3, 2009 • Tags: , , , , , • Posted in: low calorie diet • One Comment

How Or Why Are Many Of The People I Have Seen Who Have Had Weight Loss Surgery Still Fat Years Later?

My insurance through my employer now pays for one weight loss surgery per lifetime. As a result many of my co workers have had the procedure. However many of them are still overweight. I don’t want to have this procedure if its not going to help me lose some of the pounds [...]

July 22, 2009 • Tags: , , , , , , , , • Posted in: low calorie diet • 5 Comments

What Can You Tell Me About Weight Loss Surgery?

I am meeting with a doctor next week about weight loss surgery and I was wondering if anyone went through this and can give me some pointers.I have a BMI of 40 and really need this surgery. Any tips? or personal stories? Thank you!

July 21, 2009 • Tags: , , , , , • Posted in: low calorie diet • 6 Comments

What Does Everyone Think Of Weight Loss Surgery?

I am having weight loss surgery November 27. I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (I sleep with a BiPap machine already) and it’s getting worse and I am not losing weight fast enough for the Dr’s and really need to have it. they said this will alleviate the problem and of course I will be [...]

July 9, 2009 • Tags: , , , , , , • Posted in: low calorie diet • One Comment

Why Is Weight Loss Surgery So Controversial?

I work with weight loss surgery patients. The decision to have weight loss surgery is a personal one. Why is there such a stigma on people who have surgery. Obesity is a disease. It is proven that weight loss surgery improves health. Why do people ridicule those who have surgery?

July 9, 2009 • Tags: , , , • Posted in: low calorie diet • 7 Comments

What Are Your Thoughts On Teenagers Receiving Weight Loss Surgery? Denies The Real Problem Or Life Saving?

After recent increases in the number of teenagers getting gastric bypasses and other types of surgery, it is widely becoming accepted quickly. However, is it right? Do you think if it saves lives, of course! Or, alternatively, do you think that these kids should approach weight loss from a wholistic perspective (dealing [...]

What Is The First Step In Getting Weight Loss Surgery?

I have recently decided to seriously look into getting weight loss surgery and would like to know what my first step should be. Do I need to check with insurance or see the doctor first? What kind of doctor do I call? What kind of appointment do I need to make?
Thanks everyone [...]

July 8, 2009 • Tags: , , , , , , • Posted in: low calorie diet • 5 Comments

When It Is Safe To Resume A Weight Loss Diet After Surgery?

I had a colon resection via open abdominal surgery. They had to remove the part of my colon that is non functioning and blocked. I am 26 and just 10 lbs. over my ideal weight. When can I go back to my weight loss diet without impeding my recovery.

July 3, 2009 • Tags: , , , , , , , • Posted in: low calorie diet • 3 Comments

How Do You Not Shrink Down To Nothing After Having A Weight Loss Surgery?

I was just wondering how you do not go to severely underweight after having a weight loss surgery. Because my moms friend got one and has become really skinny, so how do you stop losing weight once you have reached your goal weight?

What Is The Best Weight Loss Surgery To Get?

i am 16 years old and extremely over weight, i have tried for years to loose weight but with minimum success. i want to get weight loss surgery to help the process. i know i can find a doctor to get this because i have called around and the doctors said they have operated on [...]

June 16, 2009 • Tags: , , , , • Posted in: low calorie diet • 10 Comments