I'm To Fat.

fargon · 10-28-2010, 02:03 PM

I am considering getting bariatric surgery. Has any body here or any one you know had this kind of surgery before?
I looked at wikipedia and have talked to people that have had it. I have been hovering around 300 Lbs since 1990 and am tired of being FAT.

monster · 10-28-2010, 02:06 PM

What other weightloss plans have you tried?

Yes, I know someone, it wasn't fun.

Also, not sure 300lb is "fat enough".

fargon · 10-28-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

What other weightloss plans have you tried?

Yes, I know someone, it wasn't fun.

Also, not sure 300lb is "fat enough".

When I was 425 I limited my diet and walked, pretty much the same as now but the weight is not coming off.

monster · 10-28-2010, 02:17 PM

That was pre 1990? Can you try other, more energetic forms of exercise? Have you spoken to a Dr about it?

fargon · 10-28-2010, 02:31 PM

I ride my bike and have started water aerobics. I have to be careful with my joints.

Trilby · 10-28-2010, 02:46 PM

fargon - I know of one successful surgery, two who became alcoholic after, three who died.

Pico and ME · 10-28-2010, 03:08 PM

The only one I knew about didn't fare so well either. She is still struggling with ill health.

footfootfoot · 10-28-2010, 03:30 PM

I am to fat as a tree is to autumn leaves.

That would be a good visualization too.

Shawnee123 · 10-28-2010, 03:38 PM

How did you know I was considering taking the GRE?

Fargon, I know one person. She had psychological issues, because she had been big all her life. Health-wise I think she did pretty well. Oh wait, I heard about a HS teacher I had who did it, and she almost lost her life.

Good luck, whatever you decide.

skysidhe · 10-28-2010, 04:18 PM

I know one person.My brother. He has had ill health ever since. It seems like it is basically starvation. Even after years he still cannot eat normally.

He wasn't too fat just broke both legs shattering his knee caps. He wanted to take the weight off so he could walk. He can walk with a cane, but it still in pain.

Spexxvet · 10-30-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

fargon - I know of one successful surgery, two who became alcoholic after, three who died.

Yeah, a gastric bypass increases your likelihood of becoming alcoholic - I think by 80%? I know several people who have had bariatric surgery and who are doing well.

Gravdigr · 10-30-2010, 05:02 PM

I just mentioned this thread to Momdigr, and found out a cousin of mine had this done a few years ago. Apparently she went through/still has some pretty serious alcohol problems. Didn't work too well either.

10-28-2010, 02:03 PM	#1
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I'm To Fat. I am considering getting bariatric surgery. Has any body here or any one you know had this kind of surgery before? I looked at wikipedia and have talked to people that have had it. I have been hovering around 300 Lbs since 1990 and am tired of being FAT. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

10-28-2010, 02:06 PM	#2
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	What other weightloss plans have you tried? Yes, I know someone, it wasn't fun. Also, not sure 300lb is "fat enough". __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-28-2010, 02:17 PM	#4
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	That was pre 1990? Can you try other, more energetic forms of exercise? Have you spoken to a Dr about it? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

10-28-2010, 02:31 PM	#5
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I ride my bike and have started water aerobics. I have to be careful with my joints. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

10-28-2010, 02:46 PM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	fargon - I know of one successful surgery, two who became alcoholic after, three who died. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-28-2010, 03:08 PM	#7
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	The only one I knew about didn't fare so well either. She is still struggling with ill health.

10-28-2010, 03:30 PM	#8
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I am to fat as a tree is to autumn leaves. That would be a good visualization too. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

10-28-2010, 03:38 PM	#9
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	How did you know I was considering taking the GRE? Fargon, I know one person. She had psychological issues, because she had been big all her life. Health-wise I think she did pretty well. Oh wait, I heard about a HS teacher I had who did it, and she almost lost her life. Good luck, whatever you decide. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-28-2010, 04:18 PM	#10
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I know one person.My brother. He has had ill health ever since. It seems like it is basically starvation. Even after years he still cannot eat normally. He wasn't too fat just broke both legs shattering his knee caps. He wanted to take the weight off so he could walk. He can walk with a cane, but it still in pain.

10-30-2010, 05:02 PM	#12
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	I just mentioned this thread to Momdigr, and found out a cousin of mine had this done a few years ago. Apparently she went through/still has some pretty serious alcohol problems. Didn't work too well either. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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