Fwd: >OSSG< How is WLS REALLY different from diet and exercise?
In a message dated 3/13/2005 2:48:36 PM Central Standard Time,
nillen5@… writes:
Well, 1st of all WLS is not for anyone NOT over 100 pounds over weight….
I have to disagree with your statement. Many people are just 100 pounds
overweight, many are just under but have many medical conditions, and with this
surgery they can overcome their medical conditions, and lose the weight, keeping
it off. Those people 99 pounds overweight with a history of obesity, deserve
this surgery just as much as someone 199 pounds. This surgery is for those that
cannot keep weight off on their own, or are so much overweight they will
never lose enough to be healthy. I was just 100 pounds overweight, I worked at
my
weight loss and took all my excess weight off in the first year and have
mainteined for 3 more. I know many who were just about 100 pounds overweight or
just under with many medical problems who underwent this surgery and have
considerably
imporved their health. Just my two cents. Jen