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Has anyone had the lap band surgery for obesity and weight loss? In most cases it is a day-surgery, so I've read. How long is recovery or what type of complications? This lap band surgery is supposedly less invasive than gastric bypass. I have years of yo-yo dieting and I'm over 100lbs my ideal weight with a lot of health problems that are exacerbated by being overweight.

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?

Have you considered Gastric Bypass Surgery for weight loss? Here's some tips!? Gastric bypass: Is this weight-loss surgery for you? Are you a candidate for gastric bypass surgery? Find out what to expect and the benefits and risks involved. It's always best to lose weight through a healthy diet and regular physical activity. But if you're among those who have tried and can't lose the excess weight that's causing your health problems, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery may be an option. Gastric bypass, which changes the anatomy of your digestive system to limit the amount of food you can eat and digest, is the favored bariatric surgery in the United States. Most surgeons prefer this procedure because it's safer and has fewer complications than other available weight-loss surgeries. It can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if accompanied with ongoing behavior changes. Gastric bypass isn't for everyone with obesity, however. It's a major procedure that poses significant risks and side effects and requires permanent changes in your lifestyle. Who is gastric bypass surgery for? Generally, gastric bypass surgery is reserved for people who are unable to achieve or maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise, are severely overweight, and who have health problems as a result. Gastric bypass may be considered if: ·Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity). ·Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Gastric bypass surgery doesn't replace the need for following a healthy diet and regular physical activity program. In fact, the success of the surgery depends in part on your commitment to following the guidelines given to you about diet and exercise. As you consider weight-loss surgery, make sure that you make every effort to exercise, change your eating habits and adjust any other lifestyle factors that have contributed to your excess weight http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378 I had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005. I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after 1 year and 7 months. These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not. I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes. The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away. I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure. I’m down to 2 pills a day. I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18. Most people struggle with paying for the surgery. Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass. Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/ There is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White. He’s a govt. worker and a comedian. He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well. http://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/ Some other helpful links… http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/ http://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm http://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337 http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508 http://www.mygastricbypass.com/ http://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html Good luck with your surgery and new life! What do you think?

Does my insurance cover obesity surgery? I'm over 100 lbs overweight, with medical problems due to this. I have Aetna POS II insurance. Will they cover it weight loss surgery? Can anyone recommend a good Gastric- Bypass surgeron? I l;ive in Illinois.

Besides WLS, are there other proven solutions to obesity? (Need citing references and no "just diet" answers) For severe obesity, weight-loss surgery cannot be the only solution! Are there any other options? Are there any coaches out there who can help with weightloss, fitness, nutrition, re-training the family, re-training attitude and beliefs about food, etc.? Added after the 1st two answers were pretty useless: I too believe that it is about curbing the diet and excersing. I also believe that the body can get addicted to food. That is why I call it a disorder. Once again, can someone provide PROVEN ways that has helped someone conquer this disorder by re-training the mind & habits, fitness, etc.? As in the original question, PLEASE do not provide a "just diet" answer, and PLEASE provide citing references. Thank you so much!!!

Are more insurances covering weight loss surgery? Since there have been new breakthroughs (such as studies proving that diabetes disappears before most of the weight loss), and since Medicare and Medicaid have started paying for gastric bypass surgery as a "cure" for diabetes, are more insurance companies covering this procedure? Before I am chastised for wanting to take the "easy way out", let me assure you that this is most definitely NOT the easy way. Obesity, diabetes, many different types of cancer, heart disease, etc., run rampant in my family. I am insulin resistant, meaning the weight won't come off with dieting. I am 25 years old. Due to a total knee replacement at age 16, my weight has ballooned. I am unable to exercise, as just bending my knee while sitting grates bone-on-bone. I am 5'3 and weigh 275 lbs, with a BMI of 48.7. I have considered this for 7 years. I've watched my mother struggle with her own WLS and she has come out on top. Adversely, I have watched my aunt eat her way back to where she began after WLS. My insurance is Humana PPO, and on the back of the card it says Choice Care Network.

If surgical treatment for obesity is excluded in my policy, is there any way to UHC to pay? I have United Health Care Choice Plus and I really want to have Lap-Band/weight loss surgery. I went to a seminar today and I just looked at my policy and it says that WLS is excluded. Is it worth appealing? Any suggestions on how I can get them to pay? PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME AN ANSWER LIKE "GO TO THE GYM" OR "EAT LESS". ONLY ANSWERS TO THE QUESTION, PLEASE. And don't tell me NOT to do the surgery. I'm not asking your opinions on weight loss surgery and dieting. I need some advice regarding my insurance. Thanks.

child obesity question involving gastric bypasses? A somewhat new strategy to combat obesity, now being used by both adults and youth, is to have a gastric-bypass surgery (weight-loss surgery). Do you agree with the use of such a tactic? Why or why not? Share your opinino and give a through and detailed opinion please

Does a group called OSSGMN still exist? What is the group now called that used to be Obesity Surgery Support Group of Minnesota? Is the group now called Weight Loss Surgery Educational Conferences or if it's not called this what is it called now because I would like to join this group if possible

Online obesity support groups? Specifically for those who are morbidly obese- anyone know of any? I am looking for a friendly group of people online - a type of online support group - to befriend through a weight loss journey. I am currently doing a hospital-sponsored program (Optifast), so I have no online support. I am quite shy, so I am fond of online support in addition to local meetings. Some examples are the medifast / nutrisystem / dottisweightlosszone / weight watchers websites... I can't find anything specifically for Optifast patients or just people who need to lose a LOT of weight - AND when I look, I find nothing, but information about weight loss surgery. Any help would be great. I've appreciated online support and friendships online before, but I can't seem to find a nice place to start now. Thank you in advance, Kaliope I prefer a group with posts daily; sadly the one listed by the first answerer has not been used since January 2007. thank you:)

Why Ann Wilson of Heart had probelms with obesity in the past and her sister Nancy also of Heart had not? As Steve Perry of Journey is my favourite male singer, Ann Wilson is my favourite female singer and I would like to know if she is recovering form her weight loss surgery? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18G8fqZgYMc&NR=1

Lap-Band surgery & Insurance exclusion...is there a way??? If surgical treatment for obesity is excluded in my policy, is there any way to UHC to pay, since obesity is considered a disease? I have United Health Care Choice Plus and I really want to have Lap-Band/weight loss surgery. I went to a seminar today and I just looked at my policy and it says that WLS is excluded. Is it worth appealing? Any suggestions on how I can get them to pay? PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME AN ANSWER LIKE "GO TO THE GYM" OR "EAT LESS". ONLY ANSWERS TO THE QUESTION, PLEASE. And don't tell me NOT to do the surgery. I'm not asking your opinions on weight loss surgery and dieting. I need some advice regarding my insurance. Thanks.

What impact has fad dieting had on our nation & society? Americans are becoming fatter by the day it seems. Weight loss surgeries have become very popular. Are fad diets the cause because we do the yo-yo effect with weight loss & gain? Why has obesity become America's biggest problem? Is it from over-eating? Is it from the hormones in our food to mass produce enough to feed people? A combination? Something else?

Could nerve-snipping spur weight loss? An old ulcer operation is getting new attention as a possible alternative obesity surgery: a quick snip of a nerve that helps control hunger.

what is the accurate population of America for 2006? I'm doing a research on obesity it's interesting to kow how much of our popuation is overweight and the reasons behind it. Msybe if we saw the numbers that would be a wake up call for more of us to get busy getting our health back on track. I understand that not all weight issues are from an unhealthy life style, and I am very convicted since a friend died using weight loss surgery to resolve the problem. I would just like to reach as many people as I can.

Is it too soon to consider bypass surgery? I'm seventeen years old - will be turning eighteen in December - and I've been overweight for several years now; I've made attempts at dieting, exercising, and have tried using Green Tea as a means of diet pills. I'm still a minor so I need to depend on my mom for diet pills - she seems reluctant to buy me anything really strong. Hence the reason why I only have used Green Tea. Before I try any form of surgery, I intend on trying a stronger diet pill - I don't see myself getting this surgery done until after I graduate high school. I have briefly spoke with my doctor about bypass - which seems to be my best option surgery wise - however I haven't sat down with a doctor about the procedure and the costs of it. I'm roughly 5'8" and I weight about 310 pounds - I've been around this weight for a while now. I can't seem to lose a lot of weight, but I can't seem to stick with a diet and exercise plan for a long period of time. I couldn't tell you why I'd feel that I'd be more enthusiastic if I were thinner, but I simply get too self conscious about my looks to work out. Now, having described my situation, I'd like to know how I should go about finding out more about my options and how much I should expect to be charged for a surgery like this. - I live near Madison, Wisconsin (United States) - I have had blood work done; no thyroid problem, my blood sugar level is pretty high, and my blood cholesterol is high - I haven't gone through any other obesity-related tests - My high weight level makes my periods less frequent, I'll get my period once every 2-4 months - My body mass index score is 47, so I'm in range for the surgery without an underlining issue What should I do at this point? Would you say it's too soon to turn to surgery for the weight loss I desire? I apologize for having such a long description.

Gastric Bypass, Islamicly Acceptable?? I have a BMI of 54, and my morbid obesity is becoming life threatening.. is a weight loss surgery islamicaly acceptable?

obesity resolutions worldwide? what is your opinion on the alternative on weight loss such as: surgeries, diet pills, and the lap band? Other than the regular way which is diet and exercise.

Eastern Medicine - answer for morbid obesity? After many years of dieting/counseling/etc. I am considering bariatric surgery. I, unfortunately, am quite cowardice when it comes down to it. So.. I am curious about alternative means of weight loss. I would be up for visiting an Eastern medicine practitioner or something akin to it, however I am in a fairly small town with limited options. I would also be up for hypnosis.. Has anyone tried either with any degree of success? And as far as combining diet and exercise, twenty years of attempting that and failing is almost enough for one lifetime.

How do I convince my severely obese brother to have Gastric Bypass surgery? Obesity runs on my father's side of the family. My father and his siblings are all morbidly obese. Several of their adult children are also either obese or have weight problems. I had Gastric Bypass surgery 9 years ago. Then I weighed 317 lbs. now I weigh 215. (I'm a 6 ft tall woman.) Besides maintaining the weight loss, now I exercise a lot and am much healthier. Since then my paternal aunt, and my mother have had the surgery, each experiencing a150 lb. and 100+lb. weight loss respectively. Within the last five years my brother has been placed on blood pressure medication and now gone from borderline diabetic, to taking insulin daily. He constantly lies about losing weight and says he is up at 5am to workout. I've never seen any results. His daughter wears a woman's size 16 petite and just turned 9. He and my sister-in-law act oblivious. Of their 3 boys only 1 has weight issues. What can our parents and I do to convince him he will die unless he has surgery?

Could anyone with health insurance experience explain to me what this means? Please only serious answers.? Medical and surgical services, initial and repeat, intended for the treatment or control of obesity. However, treatment of clinically severe obesity, as defined by the body mass index (BMI) classifications of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) guideline is covered only at approved centers f the services are demonstrated, through existing peer-reviewed, evidence-based, scientific literature and scientifically based guidelines, to be safe and effective for treatment of the condition. Clinically severe obesity is defined by the NHLBI as a BMI of 40 or greater without comorbidities, or 35–39 with comorbidities. The following are specifically excluded: medical and surgical services to alter appearances or physical changes that are the result of any surgery performed for the management of obesity or clinically severe (morbid) obesity; and weight loss programs or treatments, whether prescribed or recommended by a physician or under medical supervision

if u have polycystic ovarian syndrome, and the no.1 sympton is obesity, and no matter what, nothing works? for weight loss tried weight watchers, dieting, exercise, what diet pill , whether its prescription or over the counter will work. there has to be some sort of solution. there has to be ONE thing in this entire WORLD that works successfully. what is it? who has taken it? what are the results?? this is the 20th century, diet and exercise can't possibly be all that works besides surgery! i am gain weight rapidly and i need help before i get obese! my body doesn't produce insulin, i retain water and i have thyroid problems. now what?

Serious question: Is lowering consumption of food the only affect of gastric bypass? I just watched a documentary about obesity so I'm curious- but I don't want it to come off sounding like I think all people can just fix their obesity on their own. I just truly want to know, factually, if the sole purpose of gastric bypass/Lap Band is to limit consumption of food? And would, therefore, limiting oneself to the same portions as the portions a person with this surgery has had produce the same results? Is there another element to the surgery that assists in rapid loss of weight?

Information and opinions about Gastric Bypass Surgery? I am overweight. Have been most of my life. I am looking at the pro's and cons to gastric bypass. I just have questions for those who have had it. I have yo-yo dieted for years, I was skinny for a few years then balloon. Then back to a decent weight. Got pregnant and now I have ballooned again. I was recently diagnosed as morbidly obese though my height and build doesn't make me look THAT big. I do NOT have any serious health issues other than the obesity, but have family history of several related medical problems. My mother was extremely over weight and died in January due to complications from diabetes and cancer. I want to do something about this now. I plan on doing a year at LA Weight Loss and a personal trainer at a local gym. If I dont get nice results I want to look at surgery. Please tell me side effects, complications, Insurance issues, psychological effects, can I have kids again after, and anything else you might like to add. Good and bad. please star for so lots of people can see I want the most opinions I can. I have done research on it but havent really heard testimonials. OKOKOK stop this people Answer the question at hand. I KNOW its un-natural and you are not helping me by reminding me. I need to hear FEEDBACK on people WHO HAD the surgery or went through the STEPS to getting it done. Barbara are those statistics for IF you have the surgery or IF you dont? I am confused

Would eliminating Mario Batali and other obese people from Food Network accomplish anything? Why dont they ever show mario batali on a treadmill, or do a documentary of mario batali going to see a doctor. Sure, being obese is fine when most of the facts are covered up--like hollywood loves to do. Mario batali seems to have no remorse for his contribution to condoning obesity. He is by far, a sick person. Obesity is a huge epidemic. He should admit that obesity is bad, and he should encourage (by example) that weight loss can counterbalance the adverse health effects of obesity. I have seem a 400 pound man like him with his shirt off. He is disgusting, sweats profusely, sleeps in every day until noon, and is a glutton especially when he drinks. I've seen him eat a "meal for 8" from KFC if he gets drunk. Also he uses gobs of honey on the chicken AND the biscuits. The person now is undergoing lap-band surgery and seems to be working, losing 20 pounds in the first 4 weeks. WOULD IT ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING FOR THE NATION if tv chef-personalites were required to lose weight?

10 points!!!!!!!!summarize please? With no magic weight-loss pill available and more focus on the increasing rate of obesity among adults, people struggling with obesity are turning to surgery, especially procedures that have become less invasive. For local surgeons and hospitals, that demand translates into a growing business for bariatric — stomach reduction — surgery. Some Bay Area hospitals and medical groups that have performed the surgery for a few years are now expanding, hiring more surgeons and buying more equipment geared for operating on people who weigh as much as 600 pounds. "There are more people understanding the significance of the health risk," said Dr. Mary Estakhri, director of minimally invasive surgery for ValleyCare Health System in Pleasanton. "Years ago, it was seen as incredibly drastic or it was seen as taking the easy way out. But now, frequently patients know other people who have had it, and it's more of a reality." Since 2000, Estakhri has performed stomach reduction surgeries at ValleyCare with laparoscopic surgery, a technique that is less invasive. The health system recently hired another surgeon since officials expect a 25 percent increase in bariatric patients over the next year. The procedure involves inserting a small camera in the surgical area through a small incision, and surgeons view the area on a video screen. They operate with instruments inserted through other small incisions. In the last three years, stomach reduction surgeries have almost doubled, increasing from almost 37,000 in 2000 to over 63,000 for the year ended in June, according to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. About 90 percent of those surgeries were performed in this country. Given average surgery costs of $25,000, that translates to more than $1.4 billion spent on bariatric surgery in the United States in the most recent year. And though many insurers cover it, some only cover a specific type of bariatric operation. It is not uncommon for patients to foot the bill themselves, hospital administrators say. For instance, 20 percent of the patients who have had stomach reduction surgery by Drs. Robert or John Rabkin in San Francisco pay for the surgery themselves, according to their office. Demand for surgeries in the future is expected to remain strong, though it's hard to say what it will be exactly since the decision to undergo the procedure is a personal one. The surgery is meant for morbidly obese people or those people at risk for diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and back problems. About 16 million people in this country are morbidly obese, or at least 100 pounds overweight. "It's a service line that for most hospitals is profitable at this time," said Ken Steele, CEO of St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco. A combination of factors make the surgery more popular now, Estakhri and others say. In the last few years, celebrities including singer Carnie Wilson and NBC weather forecaster Al Roker have had stomach reduction surgery. And national attention has spotlighted the fact that more Americans are obese and that obesity is a high risk for diabetes, hypertension, a host of back problems and ailments like sleep apnea. Dr. John Feng, part of Laparoscopic Associates, a practice in San Francisco headed by Dr. Gregg Jossart, frequently sees patients at satellite offices in Petaluma and Eureka. Three surgeons in the practice perform three kinds of laparoscopic surgery on at least 200 patients a year, mostly at California Pacific Medical Center. The surgeons hold online chat sessions with patients to help them with questions about their recovery. "It's such a growing field right now that I think it will drive a lot of doctors to get this expertise especially in laparoscopic surgery because patients specifically look for that," Feng said. "It's not unusual to have patients come into the office who have read a lot about this surgery and they come into the office and ask" for a specific kind of surgery. "Unless we can find the underlying problems causing obesity, and those are multifactorial, I think it will only grow," Feng said of the demand. The surgeries reduce the size of the stomach and the rate at which calories are absorbed. So after surgery, a person does not want to eat as much. Results of the surgery vary but a person can lose anywhere from half to at least 70 percent of their excess body weight over a period of a year or two following surgery. The surgery can be especially beneficial for adults under age 60, Feng said, because it often enables them to get off expensive medication. Earlier this year, St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco spent about $500,000 to equip an operating room with special tables and equipment. CEO Ken Steele has been engineering a turnaround for the Catholic Healthcare West hospital, which is close to breaking even after losing more than $12 million in 2001. Steele estimates that about 160 bariatric opera

anyone help me with this question? 1. True or False.A characteristic of the eating pattern of people with bulimia nervosa is that binge eating typically occurs after a period of strict dieting 2. Which of the following can be used to gauge the amount of a person’s visceral abdominal fat and hence their risk for such health problems as cardiovascular disease and diabetes? 3. True or False.To lose weight and keep it off, Behavior therapy requires having a plan such as determining a realistic eating plan that includes plenty of water, fruits and vegetables. 4.True or False.Surgery is an option for those who have tried weight loss programs and failed, have a BMI ≥ 35, and are having health problems due to their weight. 5.True or False.Appropriate as part of a successful Weight-Loss Strategies, would be to develop a eating plan that would be centered around complex carbohydrates and then choose fats sensibly and reduce the quantity of fat and watch empty Calories from sugar and alcohol. 6. True or False. Incidences of underweight and associated health problems are more prevalent than overweight and obesity problems. 7. True or False.Exploring current eating and exercise habits gives a place to start when changing behaviors

My husband? I have been thinking of having lap band. It hit me hard when my doctor referred to me as obese. I told him please for the love of God just call me FAT! Obesity sounds like something you just cannot get rid of...or some kind of disease. Well, it seems as if this is what obesity is starting to become. I have always been a large woman, but shapely, well proportioned. I have always been agile. I have given birth to four children. With my last child, I had a C-section. My stomach is BIG now! It hangs and I will be the first to say it is rather disgusting. I diet, exercise, and get no results. I need to see a doctor that specializes in weight loss. I have no energy what so ever. I get hungry at odd hours. I drink more water than you can imagine trying to fulfill some of my hunger. Whatever it is that I do is irrelevant to what I want to say. I am not seeking advice for dieting and exercise. So, please read this post to its entirety before responding! My problem is that every time I bring this matter to attention to my husband he responds negatively. He can be the sweetest man I know as well as the meanest man I know. This morning we were lying in bed talking. I told him I want to get lap band. I am tired of being fat and I am beginning to become physically challenged...I just want to be healthy. He says man if you do I hope you do not think I am going to stop eating the things I like. I never suggested that, neither would I. He can eat himself to his grave! That is his prerogative. I reminded him that when I diet that I never make changes that will affect the whole family. I will not deny him something. This is for me! I don't eat Lil' Debbie snacks...he does! I have never asked him to alter his diet. So, why would he think I would ask him to now? He says there are certain things I won't be able to eat. I am not sure. This is one aspect of the surgical procedure I have failed to research. I have mostly spoken to others that have received lap band. I have researched things like cost. That was my main concern. I should consider researching side effects of the surgery and I will. I am just disappointed that he is so insensitive. I do not want to be fat. He makes comments that make me realize that he does not want me to be fat. I know he would much rather enjoy making love to a thinner me. I have become so large that it interferes with our sex life. I don't mean to be so graphic but this man loves for me to be atop while making love. I feel like I am going to crush or somehow hurt him and I refuse. This is unfair to him. I want to be able to run around and play with my kids again. I cannot figure out why discussing me having this procedure done is so hard for him to talk about?!?! It is hurtful to listen to him say things like that. He says you can do all that with diet and exercise. I can have the procedure done, still diet and exercise, and get some results! That is what, I want and I cannot fathom why he will not respect that. Ok, here is what I do not want. I did not anticipate people telling me how to lose weight. I know how. I DO DIET & EXERCISE DAILY! Nothing is effective anymore. I have always lost weight after giving birth to my oldest 3 children. However, on the contrary have always been what society and most doctors consider overweight. I was told I could quite possibly have a thyroid issue. I never went for the testing. I am currently changing insurance providers. I was thinking that if I had the procedure, dieted and exercised, I would not have to deal with excess skin. Because I will be toning my body!! I am not a flabby, fat nasty, heifer or anything. I am just simply tired of being overweight. I have never in my life had a problem with neither getting nor keeping a man. I am MARRIED!! I am not had on the eyes! As far as the Paul McKenna program, my professor is going to be on TLC. It is a program with Paul McKenna. She recommended him too. My husband knows I am not going to get thin and le Ok, here is what I do not want. I did not anticipate people telling me how to lose weight. I know how. I DO DIET & EXERCISE DAILY! Nothing is effective anymore. I have always lost weight after giving birth to my oldest 3 children. However, on the contrary have always been what society and most doctors consider overweight. I was told I could quite possibly have a thyroid issue. I never went for the testing. I am currently changing insurance providers. I was thinking that if I had the procedure, dieted and exercised, I would not have to deal with excess skin. Because I will be toning my body!! I am not a flabby, fat nasty, heifer or anything. I am just simply tired of being overweight. I have never in my life had a problem with neither getting nor keeping a man. I am MARRIED!! I am not hard on the eyes! As far as the Paul McKenna program, my professor is going to be on TLC. It is a program with Paul McKenna. She recommended him too. My husband knows I am not going to get thin and leave We don’t usually have any communication gaps. He is a great person! I think he may be scared of risks involved I have tried a variety of things, none have been successful. I will not stop...I can't. I never stop when I truly want something. I will never give up!

Why is the husband so insensitive? I have been thinking of having lap band. It hit me hard when my doctor referred to me as obese. I told him please for the love of God just call me FAT! Obesity sounds like something you just cannot get rid of...or some kind of disease. Well, it seems as if this is what obesity is starting to become. I have always been a large woman, but shapely, well proportioned. I have always been agile. I have given birth to four children. With my last child, I had a C-section. My stomach is BIG now! It hangs and I will be the first to say it is rather disgusting. I diet, exercise, and get no results. I need to see a doctor that specializes in weight loss. I have no energy what so ever. I get hungry at odd hours. I drink more water than you can imagine trying to fulfill some of my hunger. Whatever it is that I do is irrelevant to what I want to say. I am not seeking advice for dieting and exercise. So, please read this post to its entirety before responding! My problem is that every time I bring this matter to attention to my husband he responds negatively. He can be the sweetest man I know as well as the meanest man I know. This morning we were lying in bed talking. I told him I want to get lap band. I am tired of being fat and I am beginning to become physically challenged...I just want to be healthy. He says man if you do I hope you do not think I am going to stop eating the things I like. I never suggested that, neither would I. He can eat himself to his grave! That is his prerogative. I reminded him that when I diet that I never make changes that will affect the whole family. I will not deny him something. This is for me! I don't eat Lil' Debbie snacks...he does! I have never asked him to alter his diet. So, why would he think I would ask him to now? He says there are certain things I won't be able to eat. I am not sure. This is one aspect of the surgical procedure I have failed to research. I have mostly spoken to others that have received lap band. I have researched things like cost. That was my main concern. I should consider researching side effects of the surgery and I will. I am just disappointed that he is so insensitive. I do not want to be fat. He makes comments that make me realize that he does not want me to be fat. I know he would much rather enjoy making love to a thinner me. I have become so large that it interferes with our sex life. I don't mean to be so graphic but this man loves for me to be atop while making love. I feel like I am going to crush or somehow hurt him and I refuse. This is unfair to him. I want to be able to run around and play with my kids again. I cannot figure out why discussing me having this procedure done is so hard for him to talk about?!?! It is hurtful to listen to him say things like that. He says you can do all that with diet and exercise. I can have the procedure done, still diet and exercise, and get some results! That is what, I want and I cannot fathom why he will not respect that.

help with health definitions plz?!? plz help me, what is the word that goes to these definitions 1.THE AMOUNT OF CALORIES BURNED EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT OF CALORIES CONSUMED; THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT; ACHIEVED BY A) RESTRICTING CALORIC INTAKE, B) INCREASING COLORIC EXPENDITURE AND/OR C) COMBINATION OF A AND B 2.GENERAL TERM FOR SEVERAL TYPES OF SURGERIES DESIGNED TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF FOOD WHICH CAN REACH THE STOMACH; A LAST RESORT TREATMENT OPTION FOR OBESITY 3.COMPLETE CESSATION OF CONSUMPTION OF FOOD 4.COMBINES MILD CALORIC RESTRICTION WITH REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; REALISTIC GOAL FOR WEIGHT LOSS IS 1-2 LBS/WEEK 5. REQUIRES A CALORIC DEFICIT OF 3500 COLORIES OR 500 CALORIES/DAY 6.BASAL METALBOLIC RATE; THE ENERGY REQUIRED TO SUSTAIN LIFE AND BODY FUNCTIONS; REPRESENTS 60-70% OF TOTAL CALORIES USED BY THE BODY

Does my insurance cover obesity surgery? I'm over 100 lbs overweight, with medical problems due to this. I have Aetna POS II insurance. Will they cover it weight loss surgery? Can anyone recommend a good Gastric- Bypass surgeron? I l;ive in Illinois.

looking for an obese DR/Nurse/Pharmacist? An odd question i know but i was looking for someone with medical background to join my online support gp , weight loss surgery patients , to help with the problems that occur as a result of obesity. I am still looking for that someone so if you feel you can help then please email me via this site. This is a serious post so abuse will be reported thank you lea xenical is not new . i think you mis read the surgery bit