tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155318.post7760556135888466253..comments2024-02-26T00:45:24.223-08:00Comments on Petty Annoyances: Losing 200 Pounds via Gastric Bypass Surgery Does Not Make You a HeroRowsdowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838121237664869405noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155318.post-69793701198620591472012-07-03T20:14:34.253-07:002012-07-03T20:14:34.253-07:00I myself have not had the surgery, but I am in the...I myself have not had the surgery, but I am in the process of getting my medical clearances for Gastric Bypass, and I do think that you are missing something. I beleive that it takes just as much determination and will power to lose weight via surgical methods as it does without. I agree that to someone who is not educated on the procedure, the entire process, and the after effects it would seem that this is the easy way out. But in truth, gastric bypass is not a cure all. You cannot eat as you please afterwards and just see the pounds shed. It takes lifestyle changes that take pure willpower and determination. The surgery doesn't make all the sweets at the checkout counter disapear, or make your car not go through the Mcdonald's drive thru. Surgery may assist weight loss but the surgery its self doesn't make you lose the weight. It is the way you have to eat afterward that does. I think that you should talk to someone or attend a support group for post op patients before you are so quick to form your opinion. And if after educating yourself you have the same opinion, then you are fully entitled to that. Thanks for the conversation starter :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430589977916704273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155318.post-13331858392004476932009-11-22T18:59:40.836-08:002009-11-22T18:59:40.836-08:00I just had the surgery. It is no walk in the park....I just had the surgery. It is no walk in the park. I have to be subjected to taking a butt load of pills and keeping track of exactly what protein, carbs, and fats that I am eating. Can you imagine barely being able to eat anything and having to make everything count? Plus, the surgery doesn't even work unless you exercise. So, while you are busy sitting at your computer desk (probably talking shit about surgery because you are still fat and can't afford to get it)think about the people that struggle with food addiction and have decided to get help. My father was an abusive and depraved individual and I learned to seek refuge in food at a young age. I am adult now and I knew that wasn't the way to live. This surgery is the best thing that ever happened to me and my story is a success! What have you done to make you feel proud?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305234076218716047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155318.post-57685322723223162032009-09-27T11:49:34.981-07:002009-09-27T11:49:34.981-07:00Making some people happy and pissing other people ...Making some people happy and pissing other people off is what we're all about here. Thanks for reading!Rowsdowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838121237664869405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155318.post-4473301882281313392009-09-26T20:01:06.210-07:002009-09-26T20:01:06.210-07:00THANK YOU FOR SAYING WHAT I THINK!!!! A friend pos...THANK YOU FOR SAYING WHAT I THINK!!!! A friend posted this on her facebook saying, "This guy pisses me off" (she's on her second lapband surgery, the first one didn't work), so I decided to see what pissed her off so much to declare it on what is now the Sacred Writ of Human Culture, a networking site. And holy crap, I agree with you more than her!!!!!!! Don't tell her, but I think you're exactly right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com