Official Health News: One half of all Gastric Bypass patients gain weight back!

That is what a leading bariatric surgeon said last night on "Half Ton Man" on the Discovery Channel/TLC show. I was very surprised to hear that.

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I had no idea that the rate of weight regain was so high, but why should we think it would be a better success than other weight loss. KEEPING weight off has always been the hardest part of this journey--no matter what approach you take to lose the weight.

On the show last night, Patrick Deuel was featured, I first wrote about him 2 years ago when he was seeking the surgery

Last night, was shocked to see him eating Kentucky Fried Chicken. He stopped after a few pieces, held up a piece, looked at it and said "I will put this one away for later for a snack." and his wife said, serious as could be "yes, for when you need more protein".

What denial these two are living in! He is still morbidly obese, around 550 pounds and despite his on air comment that "he can pretty much eat whatever he wants; just not as much of it" Kentucky Fried Chicken isn't a health food and it is perhaps the worst source for protein I can think of!

He also, while laying on the bed eating Doritos, said "I eat whatever I want, but I make sure that I stay away from FATS and SODIUM."

Ah note to Mr. Deuel, what else besides FAT and SODIUM is there in Doritos? I am at a loss for what vegetable, fruit, meat, dairy or nut food group is contained in a Dorito chip. It is basically fried flour and salt. HMMMM? Denial isn't a good thing, especially when someone's life is at stake.

I have gotten quite a few heated emails recently over my apparent 'mean' stance against Gastric Bypass surgery.

Please, allow me to clarify, I am NOT against the person taking the action to have the surgery, in some cases, I think it is warrented and is the best and fastest way to help someone quickly lose weight before their weight kills them; however, I do not want to see us reach a point in society where Gastric Bypass surgery is THE option, the FIRST line of defense.

We can not eat ourselves into morbid obesity, damage every organ in our body and then try to circumvent change or force dicipline.

By that, I mean that even with the surgery, to lose weight and KEEP it off for the rest of ones life, and not just to look thinner or wear a bikini but to BE HEALTHIER--one has to change their lifestyle, their choices and committ to a healthier diet.

If anyone holds Patrick Deuel up as the poster boy for Gastric Bypass surgery, we are in for a world of trouble.

Bottom line; NO ONE can "eat whatever they want to" regardless of the amount IF they want to be optimally healthful. Our bodies were NOT designed to drink soft drinks, eat FRIED anything, consume chips, chocolate, baked junk, etc.

God knew what he was doing when he made us, just eat as the human creature was designed to eat; lean meats/nuts/protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and WATER...and YOU will lose weight and KEEP it off for the rest of, and BEST of your life!

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I am a nurse and have seen many friends and patients post gastic bypass. Believe me, it is not the panacea that people want it to be. it is a very dangerous surgery rife with many complication possibilities. The procedure itself is not complicated; it's the aftermath. People think it's an easy way out. It's not. As soon as the stomach stretches and holds more food, the possibility to gain is there. Any "diet" requires decreasing intake and increasing output. There is no other way.

I have heard of many folks who have had GBP and gained the weight back. I have come to believe and am living in this way now, that food is addictive for some folks... I mean sugar is addictive primarily. I have made some real changes and feel GOOD for the first time in years. My depression has lifted, etc. I am losing weight very slowly but I am so glad I now understand WHY I could never seem to stay on the wagon of nutrition and exercise. Only in doing a slow program of good nutrition have I become balanced again. Admitting my addiction was the toughest part... but I am tired of gaining/losing weight and feeling horrible. -- Lisa

Julia,
I am so, so with you on this one. I'm a recovering food addict. Everyday, people want to know how I lost the 80 pounds I've lost. But most of them just want those magic beans that will let you eat what you want, when you want and as much as you want without gaining weight.

They don't want to identify life trigger foods and never eat them again. They don't want to exercise regularly and lift weights. They don't want the bother of bringing their own meals to places if they know there won't be anything they can eat, as is happening to me on saturday.

It's hard work to get thin and especially stay thin. Only 7% of the population does that. I want to be one of them ,like you. And for me, it took a 12 step program that deals with addiction to give me the strength to change my life style and find an eating plan , from e-diets,I could live with the rest of my life and take with me in one way or the other anywhere I went. Without a lifestyle change you are trying to build a castle on cloud cover.

The other thing about this surgery is, that the jury is still out on the long term affects of it. No one knows what will happen 10 years down the road. It took me 4 years to lose the weight I've lost, but in that time, I learned many of your vice busting techniques and by the time I found out about you I was too close to goal for your program, but it is all about lifestyle change.

That tragic young man on that program will gain back the weight he's lost at the rate he's going and will have all the hazards of that surgery for what's left of his life to boot. How foolish we human beings are not to consider the real cost before we take the easier, softer way. I'm afraid the fallout from this is going to be horrendous in the years to come, and an insurance company's worst nightmare.

There are no magic beans for weight loss but I can tell you the dividends of doing it the old fashioned way are priceless, and ten years down the pike, if I keep doing what I'm doing, I'll still be at this weight and stronger than I am now. I will be happy with whatever life throws my way because I will have learned how to deal with it on its own terms. I'll have good friends to support me and I'll have people my experience, strength and hope have helped. It doesn't get much better than that.

I hope people will consider your program first, before they put all their eggs into that surgery's hazardous and flimsy basket. Your way will produce results that will last a lifetime with no bad side effects (except to lose the excess weight in a healthy way.!!!!! LOL!!) and no huge doctor bills, not to mention what it costs in vitamins to maintain yourself since your body can't absorb nutrients any more after the surgery's done.!