Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

cannoli · Nov 12, 2003

I don't think exercise is a stupid suggestion. It does work. As does watching caloric intake.

Did all of these obese people just suddenly wake up one morning, and surprise, they were obese, I don't think so.

Tesslynn · Nov 12, 2003

Again I say if you have not lived the life of an obese person you have no idea of what works and what does not. Educate yoursellf.

SmilingBluEyes · Nov 12, 2003

BEWARE gastric bypass surgery, period. THAT should be the mantra here. It IS Not a day in the park, ya'll.

cannoli · Nov 12, 2003

I am educated.

pugluvnrn · Nov 12, 2003

WOW! This is a sticky topic, isn't it? And an emotional one. Struggles with weight are a huge deal ( no pun intended) - Obesity is now an American epidemic and a billion dollar business. Even Dr. Phil is getting in on it (which I have to say I am a little disappointed in him).

Bottom line is, we are nurses guys- we need to have compassion-if losing weight was so easy WHY doesn't everyone do it and why is there like a thousand different theories, pills, infomercials.

I have been on almost every diet out there and it's not just watching calories and exercising- I agree with whoever posted that its a complex problem. Now there is a theory that hormones can inhibit weight loss and there's a pill for that! What about the "fat gene"? For some people surgery IS the way to go, and if screened properly I believe it's done for the appropriate population, I don't think anyone thinks it's an easy solution or a quick fix, there are many lifelong repercussions, many unknown at this time since the surgery hasn't been around all that long.

iliel · Nov 12, 2003

Oh boy:rolleyes: Let me just say, once again, that ppl who are obesse can not just hopp on a treadmill. In the case of my Dad, who is not only obesse, but has major health problem, it would be a danger for him to hopp on a treadmill.

And beleive me, Canolli, he eats better than anyone I know. He eats VERY healthy so this isn't a case of eating 10 ding dongs for dinner. I'm sure if you talked to the majority of obesse ppl, they will tell you that they have tried EVERYTHING!

I would love for someone who thinks exercise is the answer to every problem to jump in my Dad's shoes and try to walk. He breaks a sweat walking down a hall. You have no idea what it's like to watch this. I know this is his last resort and I know with the way he eats now and his dedication to his health, this will work for him.

cannoli · Nov 12, 2003

You say "the way he eats now", has he always eaten in a healthy manner?

iliel · Nov 12, 2003

Originally posted by cannoli
You say "the way he eats now", has he always eaten in a healthy manner?

Yes, and he eats healthier even more so now. If you read my first post you will see I said that he gained his weight while suffering from TTP.

cannoli · Nov 12, 2003

I didn't realize you had posted before, and yes when I read your post initially, it seems that there were contributing factors, and I wasn't referring to that.

As I said in a previous post, some people may have glandular problems, etc. but most obese people are that way through overeating and lack of exercise.

iliel · Nov 12, 2003

Originally posted by cannoli

As I said in a previous post, some people may have glandular problems, etc. but most obese people are that way through overeating and lack of exercise.

This I can understand. I have an overweight stepsister who has and overweight child. I know what she ate growing up and I know what she feeds her child. There are so many times when this can be avoided.

Tesslynn · Nov 12, 2003

I apprechiate the postings on exercise and diet not being the answer for everyone. I know the surgery saved my life. But, I also know that I probably would not have been in the condition I was if it had not been for nursing. If you look around we have a very large number of obese nurses. What has helped me in addition to the surgery is I refuse to tolerate rude arrogant doctors, rude, cut throat nurses. and nursing administration that are unable to remember what it is like, I refuse to let my lunch go and have nothing to eat for 12 hours but junk. We are a population of comfort eaters. A doctor yells at you and you eat, etc. I now will address behavior that is inappropriate. I believe I do it in a professional manner but, I will not be a door matt for ANYONE to walk on ever again. So along with all the suggestions we also must start taking care of ourselves and really supporting one another.

rpbear · Nov 12, 2003

I also know that I probably would not have been in the condition I was if it had not been for nursing. If you look around we have a very large number of obese nurses. What has helped me in addition to the surgery is I refuse to tolerate rude arrogant doctors, rude, cut throat nurses. and nursing administration that are unable to remember what it is like, I refuse to let my lunch go and have nothing to eat for 12 hours but junk. We are a population of comfort eaters. A doctor yells at you and you eat, etc.

Not to metion the cookies, donuts, brownies, candy etc. etc. that are always at the nuses station! Families love to thank nurses with food don't they?

Molly:D