Lose Weight Safely

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Gastric bypass: Is this weight-loss surgery for you?
Are you a candidate for gastric bypass surgery? Find out what to expect and the benefits and risks involved.
It’s always best to lose weight through a healthy diet and regular physical activity. But if you’re among those who have tried and can’t lose the excess weight that’s causing your health problems, weight-loss (bariatric) surgery may be an option.
Gastric bypass, which changes the anatomy of your digestive system to limit the amount of food you can eat and digest, is the favored bariatric surgery in the United States. Most surgeons prefer this procedure because it’s safer and has fewer complications than other available weight-loss surgeries. It can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if accompanied with ongoing behavior changes.
Gastric bypass isn’t for everyone with obesity, however. It’s a major procedure that poses significant risks and side effects and requires permanent changes in your lifestyle.
Who is gastric bypass surgery for?
Generally, gastric bypass surgery is reserved for people who are unable to achieve or maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise, are severely overweight, and who have health problems as a result. Gastric bypass may be considered if:
·Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).
·Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Gastric bypass surgery doesn’t replace the need for following a healthy diet and regular physical activity program. In fact, the success of the surgery depends in part on your commitment to following the guidelines given to you about diet and exercise. As you consider weight-loss surgery, make sure that you make every effort to exercise, change your eating habits and adjust any other lifestyle factors that have contributed to your excess weight
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378
I had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005. I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after 1 year and 7 months. These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not. I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes. The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away. I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure. I’m down to 2 pills a day. I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18.
Most people struggle with paying for the surgery. Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass. Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/
There is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White. He’s a govt. worker and a comedian. He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.
http://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/
Some other helpful links…
http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/

http://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm
http://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337
http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508
http://www.mygastricbypass.com/
http://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html
Good luck with your surgery and new life!
What do you think?

LAUREL

Ana asked:


If fat loss is my goal, should I sleep every night at the same time(s) for about 8 hours?

MARCOS

signs_of_poetry asked:


Person A has a weight loss goal of at least forty pounds to drop him into the 140-150 pound range. On Monday, he wants to start on a structured diet program (weight watchers, etc). He will not eat treats, and he will only drink diet soda and water. He has lost weight on these diet programs before without exercise, so he is not stressing over fitness at this point.

Person B wants to loose somewhere between 40 and 60 pounds in order to weigh closer to 120 pounds. She is aiming towards the 60 pound or greater point, but she is not trying to weigh much less than 120 pounds. She has tried going on diets, but finds the structured diets are hard to stick to. On Monday, she is going to stop drinking sodas and Slurpees and keep her mug filled with water at all times. The following Monday, she will start playing her Wii Sports and wearing her pedometer. The Monday after she will start increasing her vegetable intake. Each week, she will add something new. The week after the vegetables, she may start to keep track of steps on her pedometer, or add mild jogging into her walks.

Who is most likely to succeed?

Person A: A male with a smaller weight loss goal who has successfully lost weight before. Has only goal to loose weight.

Person B: A female with a larger weight loss goal who is making very small changes instead of going at weight loss full-force. Has never successfully lost a large amount of weight. Goals include dropping clothing sizes, running one full mile (can barely run now), and touching toes when bent over.

Who is most likely to be successful? Who will loose the weight first? Who will keep it off longer? When both reach their goals, who will most likely be healthier and in better shape?

What are the positives and negatives to their plans?

TAMI

KinseyAnne asked:

I keep seeing questions about how to lose x number of pounds quickly. Want to brainstorm ways to lose weight SAFELY? Sure it might take longer, but what are some good tips to cut calories and change your lifestyle for long term weight loss success?

I’ll start:

~Reduce/eliminate soda from your diet.
~increase water intake.
~Reduce/eliminate fast food from your diet.

What are some of your suggestions?

STACY

Jebnifer asked:


I want to lose weight. I’ve tried many things. What have you found to be most successful for long term weight loss?

VALARIE

AnswerP asked:


I’m REALLY short which makes it hard to be in my weight range….or I just make it difficult. I’m not obese but I weigh enough that it’s uncomfortable. I’m interested in hearing what other like people have found worked. What was your ultimate motivation? I don’t want to be skeletal, just in my healthy weight range. No stupid ‘I don’t know, eat nothing’ answers.

KASEY

alalto4704 asked:


Sorry I looked on the internet for some time, and didn’t recieve that great of an answer. See, my mom bought me this vibration belt and wants me to try it in hopes to loose weight. So if you could just please, respond with the answer, I would be very much greatful. Please hurry because I don’t agree with it, I don’t want it to hurt me, and I want to be aware of its effects before at least 7/7/08.!

GUILLERMO

DivaInPink asked:


Which is more effective for actual weight loss….riding a stationary bike 4 miles, about 3x per week OR doing a 1-2 mile Walk Away The Pounds DVD, which incorporates knee lifts, kicks, and side-steps, and using light weight balls, about 4x a week? I am really serious about losing weight and just wanted to know which would burn more calories for long-term weight loss. Thanks!

SANDRA

Lindsay T asked:


I am not looking for a long term weight loss plan, just something drastic that will help get me into my dress comfortably! I need to lose maybe an inch around my belly!

RAMIRO

Angela R asked:


I’m 28, and 210lbs at 5′4. My BMI is in the obese range (36). After years of complete inactivity, last year I changed my diet dramatically. I went from 2500+ calories a day to 1700 or less. I cut out all sodas, sugars, everything like that.

That was last summer, and I lost no weight whatsoever.

In May, I began walking, then eventually jogging 2 to 3 miles every day, and I became even more strict on my food choices. I changed to lots of high-fiber, protein, lower carb foods. I’m down to 1500 calories every day, and I drink 5-7 bottles of water.

Yet, I’m the *exact* same weight! I know I need to lose weight, but nothing works. My doctor is against weight loss medication and I’m not quite heavy enough to do stomach surgery. I’d like to lose the weight by making lifestyle changes, but so far nothing works. What have you done that worked?

JODI