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Health Matters: Gastric Bypass Surgery
Morbid obesity nearly doubles the risk of early death and is often accompanied by severe side effects such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Gastric Bypass can be an ideal solution. Join host David Granet, MD, as he talks with world-renowned expert, Alan Wittgrove, MD, Wittgrove Bariatric Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital, to learn more about this disease and treatment options. Known as the “father” of laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Wittgrove was the first in the world to perform this surgery. Series: “Health Matters” [8/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 12317]
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#3 written by Tinks1965 2 years ago
Why does it sour you swanscoe. I had a gastric band because I am addicted to food…pure and simple. I am reasonably active, I am a carer a mother and work for my husband. I lost nearly 6 stone but because of problems with the band and my own problem have put 2 back on. I go swimming 3 times a week and do salsa classes, but still people have a go. if i was a druggie or alcoholic people would fall over to help me. You can live your life without those but not food. we need help not critisism.
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#4 written by swanscoe 2 years ago
i apologise if i caused offense, that was not my intention. my point was that education in the young is key and that measures should most definately be put in place to aid those trying to lose weight, and indeed those who already have to help them maintain their healthier weight. i agree criticism gets you nowhere, however it is the way people are which is deeply unfortunate.
however i am still of the opinion that it is completely preventable, no question, as i said, no condition generates fat -
#7 written by dwebb2722 2 years ago
OK. hypothyroidism, cushing’s syndrome, and an over production of normal flora in the intestinal tract, depression, some medications such a antihypertensives, anitepeleptic, and corticosteroids can do it too. Like I said look it up there is even more. I’m a RN and not overweight, I have just studied many disease processes and have had morbid obese patients and once thought like you. But these people have an obsession sickness usually and both are medical conditions. But exercise and diet is good
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#8 written by swanscoe 2 years ago
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#13 written by madamebutterfly62 2 years ago
I had Lap. RNY Gastric Bypass by Dr. Wittgrove on 11/13/2006 and today am a living example perfect health. I went from 313 lbs. to 125 lbs. I’m 5’7″ with measurements of 37-28-35.5 and I’m almost 47 years old! I’ve been obese and morbidly obese since the age of 8 years old. My only regret is not having this surgical option available sooner.
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#15 written by madamebutterfly62 2 years ago
It took me less than 1 1/2 years to get to my current weight. I used an indoor cycle and walked. When I felt comfortable enough to join a gym… I joined my local Park and Rec. Center where they have a gym for $10 per year. I used the treadmill, recumbent cycle, elliptical, two arm machines and seated bench press machine. Slow and steady won the race.
I currently go to the gym 3 days a week and walk at least 2 days a week. I have no trouble maintaining now.
My best to you!
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#18 written by ArkAngelSlave 2 years ago
If you want to lose pure body fat it could take about 6 to 7 months. The healthy amount of weight to lose a week and not have it easily come back would be 1 to 2 pounds. You would need to change your diet and atleast walk/run for about 25 minutes 2 to 3 times a week. I would recommend a gym since it provides various machines and equipment to help you from getting bored with the same ole thing week in and out. Trainers are also great, and joining a class is also a way to keep it fun.
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#21 written by litebug12345 2 years ago
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure last August and was having great difficulty getting it lowered. Searching the net I came upon Levodyn and decided to try it. I started out taking two tablets twice a day, and now I take one tablet twice a day a little before my lunch and dinner. With the added help of diet and exercise I am delighted that my blood pressure has come down dramatically. At it’s worst it was in the 180/90 range but today it is 123/72.
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don’t lose your desire to get healthier, that is going to be key to your weight-loss, i agree with bikBBW, cutting out processed foods and those high in saturated fats is true, another key is exercise. if you don’t like the idea of going to the gym then don’t, walking is ideal in this case. start slow. don’t try and go full pelt initially, go walking with friends and make it FUN!! picture yourself as you want to be and you can do it, everyone can if they put the effort in. best of luck my friend