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How to Talk to Teenagers About Obesity
Asked by T.F. from South Bend
on March 9, 2008
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Does anyone have any ideas on how to diplomatically talking to your teenagers about obesity? It's a tough subject, having been a morbidly obese individual myself, I k...
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- I wrote this and it disappeared. You are the adult; stop enabling them. Have a family meeting. Inform them that having surgery to become healthy is a last chance ef...
- 1. LEAD BY EXAMPLE Have NOTHING in the house that will sabotage their desire for poor nutrition. EAT FOR NUTRIENT VALUE NOT DESIRE! Eat frequent small meals (gra...
- Being overweight myself, I understand what you're going through. I am actually a little anal about what my four year olds eating habits are. Because I want him to lear...
Jaw Surgery
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on July 9, 2008
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My 21 year old daughter is going in for jaw surgery to correct a severe unalignment.
They will be breaking her jaw, shortenting the bottom one, bringing forward her t...
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- HI! I do not have anything for you at this point, BUT my husband is going to have the same thing done within the end of the year. I'm not sure what to expect either....
- my daughter had the surgery when she was 18 3 years ago the surgery was ok we definetely had tried many different things she couldn't eat much only what could fit thre...
- I have personally had this surgery done on 3/17/04, at 34 years old. It was the biggest mistake of my life. My jaw currently clicks every time I talk, eat or just open...
Have Anyone Had Any Success with Lapband Surgery
Asked by Z.G. from Dallas
on May 9, 2008
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Hi ladies, I want to know if anyone had success with the lapband surgery and what side effects if any did you experience. Do anyone have a good dr that did their surge...
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- Hi Z.! I had weight loss surgery almost 6 years ago now. I lost 160 pounds and had twins 6 months ago and am working on getting the last 15 lbs off...I work for a fa...
- One of my closest friends had the lapband surgery done about a year ago, and so far, she has lost about 115 pounds. Her goal is to lose about 150 or so. She has had ...
- As medical field employee, I can tell you the lapband is great if you need to lose 50 lbs, or so... any more than that, it is not as effective. I had the stomach stapl...
Info on Gastric Bypass Surgery
Asked by D.M. from Longview
on February 19, 2007
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I am considering having the gastric bypass surgery. I would like to hear from people who has had this done and let me know their experiences. Also if anyone has los...
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- I had the surgery 3 years ago this month. It was the best decision that I have ever made!!!!!!!! With that being said....it is not easy. It is not a miracle cure. ...
- I've been going to the same physician since before I had my kids. We've discussed WLS so many times, it's impossible to keep track. But we both agree that gastric bypa...
- I have lost 90 pounds doing Weight Watchers and exercise which I think it's the Best route to go. I still have about 25 more pounds to go. I would definitely rethink t...
Lapband surgery...am I Putting Myself at risk..is This Fair as a Parent
Asked by B.D. from Philadelphia
on April 20, 2008
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Hi,
I have been significantly overweight for about 8 years now. I gained 80 lbs. with my pregnancy and have not been able to lose the weight. I am considering lapb...
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- whether you do the lapband surgery or gastric bypass you will be sore. after any surgery you will need some time to heal. it sounds like you have a good partner to hel...
- B., I don't know where you live, or what your schedule/income are like, but I'm in the same boat as you. I currently weigh 290 (highest ever) and have considered t...
- Hmmm this question is right up my ally...i didnt have the lap band i had the gastric bypass..i was over 400lbs...this was 5 years ago...i was down to my lowest 214 whe...
Baratric Surgery. Which Type Did You Have and Do You Think It Was Worth It
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on September 24, 2011
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I am bordering borderline morbid. I have controlled my early stage diabetes with food in the past but with my busy schedule and everything else (3 kids under 4 years o...
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- I know several people who have done it and most have gained the weight back b/c... like being an alcoholic is not about the booze; being a food addict is not about the...
- I had a friend that had great results and is now as fit as a fiddle. But, I don't think those sugary cereals are part of a healthy eating plan, and will play havoc wi...
- I would do as much research as possible, pro and con. Maybe see if there are some message boards with people who have done it, too. Unfortunately I just saw this a...
Thinking About Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Asked by A.R. from Toledo
on April 26, 2007
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okay here is the thing I'm 410 lbs. and I'm 5'11" so my BMI is over 50 (I don't remember the exact amount) I'm thinking about getting the Bypass surgery to have my sto...
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- Dear A., I won't repeat what others have said....Just want to reiterate that after the surgery you will have trouble physically if you eat the wrong things. If you wa...
- A., I know there are many pro's and con's to having this type of surgery. I think what is most important that you and your fiancee sit down and maybe make a list o...
- I honestly don't recommend the gastric bypass - I've heard way too many horror stories firsthand! I was kinda in the same boat as you regarding your weight. I did ha...
2 Year Old Needs Adenoids removed....Mom Is for Surgery, Dad Is Against It
Asked by C.R. from Los Angeles
on June 19, 2011
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Just found out my two-year-old has very large adenoids. She just turned two in May and I discussed my concerns with my pediatrician at the 2-year appointment about he...
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- My son's were removed when he was 9 mos. old. He would snore so loud that we could hear him clear in the front room with his nursery door closed! It was miraculous t...
- I hope my experience helps your husband. My 3 year old just had her tonsils & adenoids taken out 2 weeks ago. She was born with enlarged tonsils and has been a noisy s...
- Around age 4 my son had tubes and his adenoids removed and it was the easiest thing ever. His dr said he would be recovering for about 2 days but the minute we walked ...
How to Help Family Member with "Growing" Obesity Problem
Asked by M.P. from Peoria
on June 21, 2011
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We have a family member that has been progressively gaining more and more weight over the last five years. He is borderline obese. We are concerned about his health ...
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- Instead of "growing" (physically) he should be helped to "grow out of it" (it being the emotional state he's in right now), so he needs to look at things from a differ...
- There is nothing you can do or say to help him want to make a change. You can only keep in contact with him and be as supportive as you would be with any family member...
- Do NOT say a word! He knows and is probably bothered and you'll make him feel awful. He'll wind up dreading the times he has to see you instead of looking forward to t...
Reassurance!
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on April 30, 2012
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I came across a site yesterday that linked tonsillectomy with weight gain and obesity and these people were talking about how their thin children suddenly became obese...
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- Actually, when my now 8-year-old was 3, she had her tonsillectomy and did immediately gain a lot of weight. She never had a weight problem before the surgery but imme...
- Not an expert but it sounds silly. Lots of people have tonsillectomy's and dont become obese.
- Ditto Dawn. My husband and his brother both had their tonsils out as young children. Neither is even CLOSE to being obese. BIL isn't especially careful with his die...
