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Sandra asks…

what is involved getting weight loss surgery?

My health is getting worse. I have talked to my dr about my weight gain for years and all she says is diet and exercise and as I been seeing her i have crept on another 30 lbs I am fat as ever now and I have tried all diets and now my knees are in pain. She refuses to even entertain the idea of the Weight loss surgery. I am in portland oregon and on I am on the providence personal option. I need a new dr or something. Because I will be 300lbs before long and my dr. will still just say diet and exercise. Hell if it was that easy I’d been done already!! this has been going on three years! I HAVE CUT out all sugar; deep friend foods> she took a thyroid test and it was normal. My family has all been obese I am fight against all odds here and its been very depressing. any serious ideas ? Please don’t beat your drum about diet and exercise and furits and veggies I heard it all and tried it all. How do I get to the steps to have the surgery?

weight loss cardiff answers:

God bless you. I’ve been there & done that all my life in one form or another.
Obese parents & an obese brother. Obesity started “growing on me” at age 18 while pregnant with my 1st child. Now an aging 5 foot 2 inch tall baby boomer; I still am obese. I’ve been up to 289 before & as low as 164 & currently I’m stuck in the middle again.

I’ve tried most every diet & weight-loss trend from fasting in the 60’s to the popcorn diet of the 70’s, Weight Watches times 3, to having my teeth wired together by the dentist, & after some more dieting I had gastric surgery. In the early 80’s I underwent gastric stapling; decreasing the size of your stomach pouch down to a 2 ounce capacity. It was a “new” dangerous major surgery done by a pair of “fly-by-night” surgeons. This proceedure was nearly unheard anywhere except some major urban areas. These docs took a rural area of Alabama by storm, did big numbers of surgeries with almost nil post-op care & were gone in 2 years.

After surgery you were supposed to be on clear liquids, a couple of weeks later creamy liquids, & at 6 weeks at baby food level. Only able to hold 1-2 ounces at a time; nutrition & hydration was minimal to poor. Hair loss came with weight loss, my dental health suffered over the next couple of years, and it took a little over 3 months to learn how to “out eat” the tiny pouch. At that point I was hungry all the time having lost from 254 to 217 pounds & oh so tired of the prescribed die and depression had set in.

Post-op the idea was that you’d learn not to over-eat since you’d throw-up each time you ate even a small amount over your stomach’s capacity; but I never could throw-up. The food over-filled the stomach pouch & stretched it’s capacity larger & larger until 2 surgical staples popped open making it even larger. The food I ate filled to gastric pouch & would pack up in my esophagus causing sub-sternal pain, nausea, & restless nights. By this time the doc had left the area & were not to be found & the E. R. One night tried to feed me massive amounts of meat tenderizer to help desolve the food remaining above the level of the stomach. Needless to say, that didn’t work. The story goes on & on.

Surgery doesn’t have to be as invasive today; there are “lap banding” proceedures done as a 1 day surgery. The surgeon (certifed & well experienced in this specialty area) will put a band around your stomach pouch creating a smaller capacity without big-time gastric surgery. This band will stay in place as long as need & can be adjusted larger as need be & can be totally removed if need be. Less expensive, very little time off work (many done on Friday am), & safer. There still remains gastric bypass; very invasive with much greater risk of morbidity or even death. Bariatric surgerons are a specialty of there own & high skilled. You undergo screening by several disiplines & get a lot of pre-op & post-op care. Safer yet risky, a life saver for many & for others not what you expected.

Research all your choices carefully. There are many bariatric websites with forums where want-to-be patients, pre-approved pre-op patients, & post-op new & long patients who can voice all feelings & outcomes whether they maybe good or bad for their particular situation. Also research sleep apnea to determine if you might be a candidate for a sleep study.

Mind-set to feel better, more active & be healthier has proved to be most beneficial for me to lose weight & keep that weight off. After having a stroke (recovering 90% from that), having total hip replacement (& now moving around much better): God has given me another chance to “do this right”. Success will be up to me. Having loving supporters around you physically, by phone, or email will aid you much along the way. A small miracle in the form of a chubby North Carolina woman has helped change my mind-set, elevated my hope & changed my moods for the best. Her name is Marla Cilley, better known as “FLYLADY”, & has a website flylady.net. She is a motivational speaker in a genuine form but even better yet a great author. She has 2 best-selling books out I highly reccomend. Most closely related to weight loss is her book called “BODY CLUTTER”. If you read this from cover to cover & set your mind to absorb what is really being said…it should be a great help to you as it has been for me. I’ve gained much more insight into knowing why & how I went from average size to chubby to fat. All this newly gained insight is slowly changing my entire being & I’ve added a new hopefull outlook on life knowing I can lose at least a major part of my “BODY CLUTTER”.
She has a second book out I really needed, not weight-loss oriented, called “SINK REFLECTIONS” you might browse thru at the library, borrow, or buy thru her website, Amazon or at the book store. Flylady has a partner in crime called Leanne Ely aka the “DINNER DIVA” (she co-authored Body Clutter). She’s a nutritionist with tasty menus for any type of eating (diet) you like & know is best for the new you. The menus have a shopping list for the week, a pantry list of things to keep on hand, and daily menus. Leanne Ely has a websute savingdinner.com & one of her books is called Saving Dinner.

I hear your cries for help, I hear your anger & frustration, & I know how you feel. I know how people treat us fatties, I know how doctors, dieticians, exercise gurus, relatives, “friends”, fellow workers, employers, airlines, etc etc treat you year-end & year-out. I know how it feels to be a failure in your own mind & often that of others. I know how it feels to be ignored to the point you nearly don’t exist….. BUT TIMES ARE CHANGING HONEY & THE TIME IS NOW FOR YOU SWEETHEART.

GO GET ‘EM! Ain’t nuttin’ honey that can stop you but you.
All my comments are honest & meant to be loving and helpful.

Mark asks…

How many calories should I eat each day to lose weight?

I recently broke my humorous and no it wasnt humorous, and i cant exercise. I cant have any accerss to any physical weight loss but can do a bit of dieting. I want to know know how wsant to know how many calories i should eat a day in order to lose weight.
@Ytrhg i dont understand the website address

weight loss cardiff answers:

I know you received a few useless spam links but I promise you, this video below that I did on youtube will help you figure out exactly how many calories you need per day. It’s very easy to follow and takes literally 5 min or less. Link below.

Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdysmUOYei0

George asks…

How can I target stomach weight loss?

I weigh 240 now, which is 18 fewer than I weighed two months ago. I’ve begun eating healthy and cutting out absolutely everything unhealthy most of the time. I haven’t exercised in a few weeks, so I should really get back to doing that, but I was wondering if anyone was aware of a particular exercise regimen that would target weight loss in my stomach, since that seems to be my problem area. Can anyone help?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Managing total calorie intake is shown to be even more important than exercise in terms of weight loss. It is good you are working on better eating habits. The best part is that with medical supervision you can take safe pills to help you cut back even more and lose the weight for good. It’s far easier to maintain LOST weight than to lose it.

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Ken asks…

How does birth control affect weight loss?

I have been on a strict weight loss program. I eat generally healthy and go to the gym 5 to 6 times a week and about three times with a personal trainer.
However, soon I am planning on getting into birth control pills. I have been told that your hormones go crazy with the pills… Would this affect my weight loss? I know it reacts differently with each woman… but what are the possibilities?

Thanks in advance!

weight loss cardiff answers:

When I took them I didn’t notice any significant weight gain or loss. I had a friend who gained 30 lbs, but she was about 100lbs to start, always been one of those bone skinny girls when she was younger. Other friends, maybe 10 lbs or so, but like I said if anything I might have gained 5 lbs. I think its because the hormones affect your appetite, making you hungrier more often, but as long as you pay attention to that and keep doing what you’re doing you’ll be fine.

Susan asks…

What Do you think of plastic Surgery for weight Loss?

I have tried Diets and weight loss programs and private trainers and i have loss weight however I have a problem area in my lower stomach. (maybe because I had 3 kids and 1 was a c-section. So do you have any other suggestions? if not my only other option is weight loss surgery what surgey would you recomend? Lipo? tummy tuck? I have heard awful stories about tummy tuck.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Clearly we have some spammers here…lol but if you’d like my honest opinion, would say tummy tuck. There will always be scary stories for everything, but this kind of surgery is ideal for what you’re describing. Because it’s not really “fat” that you’re trying to get rid of, right? It’s that skin that’s been stretched beyond natural repair, so lipo won’t do it, nor will weight loss surgery. And tummy tucks don’t cost an arm and a leg either!! I’d speak with a professional in each of the areas (lipo, tuck, weight loss surgery…) to see what makes sense to you.

George asks…

What are the keys to a successful weight loss program..?

Hello Everyone,

What are you looking for when trying a weight loss program?

Thank you for your time.

weight loss cardiff answers:

The key to weight control is education and finding a way of eating that

1 – Matches your metabolic type and

2 – You find enjoyable enough so that you can stay on “the diet”

Actually a better way to look at it is your “diet” is what you are going to eat from now on. Not something you are going to “go on” until you lose so many pounds.

Good luck!

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James asks…

How do I convince my friend to get gastric bypass?

SORRY THIS IS A LITTLE WORDY!!! Hello. My best friend is a beautiful, smart, funny, pretty 25 year old woman. However, her lifestyle has caused her to gain significant weight recently, and she is overall living rather unhealthy, and now gaining weight rapidly.
she has always been a bigger girl, but 2 years ago was about 225 lbs (at 5’4″ tall) and currently is 270. Last summer she was about 260 but she lived with me for 2 months and lost 13 pounds with out even trying! But gained it all back plus another 10. That’s 23 pounds in 7 months. Her weight is just skyrocketing. It is 100% due to the way she eats, drinks and lives. She is lazy (I love her but we all have flaws and that would be one of the few she has.) I just mean she sleeps a lot, is not active and uses the minimal amount of physical effort in things. She also eats unhealthy. I will say, to be honest, she doesn’t truly overeat, its WHAT she eats and when. She eats only 2-3 times per day in big meals and she often eats pasta, like almost daily. She drinks a lot of koolaid but, worse than that, she drinks a lot of alcohol. I think the inactivity and the constant drinking are what is causing the rapid weight gain more than the food. I basically, could easily help her on a weight loss plan, like i said, just living with me made her lose weight significantly. The problem is her lack of motivation or concern and the laziness. She wants to lose weight, her goal is 100 lbs in 1 year (which I think is a reasonable/ realistic goal) but is full of excuses. I just don’t think she is up for it. Problem is, it affects our friendship and her lifestyle. She doesn’t want to do the active things I like to do and she seems to think I make her look less attractive. She actually said if she got married I wouldn’t be in the wedding because I am too hot LOL. I appreciated the compliment but obviously this joke is a window into her lack of self confidence. She currently doesn’t work or go to school, either. Our friend group is basically all healthy, relatively fit, very active/ busy and attractive. I think it makes her feel even worse that we all “have it together”. Thing is, this girl is GORGEOUS! But the weight takes away from that outer beauty now and puts her in downward spiral. I just feel like this whole rut she is in is pushing her away from her loving friends and towards some people who are the types who just sit around and drink all day. I actually think gastric bypass may be a good option for her because it kind of forces a healthy lifestyle and I doubt she has the motivation otherwise. I know that sounds awful but it is getting to a point where the risks off her current lifestyle or more than the risks of surgery. I don’t want to see her as an alcoholic or bedridden, diabetic, heart issues etc. I love her and she has a young daughter who I do not want to see lose a mom at a young age, and I don’t want to lose my best friend. I know a few people who got the surgery and though a couple have had some issues, they all lost weight, feel better and would do it again if they could. Also she is young and healthy so she is a good candidate. I think she doesn’t want to do it because of how it forces the healthy lifestyle on her. But really, I just don’t think she’ll lose weight the old fashion way, she won’t put in the needed work. Has anyone ever had an intervention with a friend about this surgery? What did you say and how do I go about it? Obviously it is touchy and she is rather sensitive and somewhat easily offended, though more open to my opinion than most people. Please share your stories! Thank you
Just read the first couple answers so I am adding this in. Thank you for the suggestions but they do not help with what I am asking so far. First off the surgery is 100% free where we live- no cost at all. And I do offer to workout and be active with her. I invite her to walks and work out with me, she won’t, I even kinda trick her by saying something is only “a few blocks away” and it is farther LOL. I also don’t drink and I tell her my positive healthy diet tips (I lost 35 lbs last year) but again, she just is in a long-term rut. I understand surgery has risks but severe obesity and alcoholism beginning young are even worse. If you do have tips that kind of force the healthy lifestyle like surgery does, that’d help too.

weight loss cardiff answers:

If she is very lazy and not willing to make some big changes in her lifestyle, then getting a bypass is not the answer for her. It will work at first, but she will just gain the weight back over time. The surgery is just a tool for her to use as she makes the big changes in her life. If she is not willing to do that and make a commitment to change, then it’s not for her. The people you say were successful in their weight loss probably made a big effort to change when they had their surgery. Now if your friend really wants to make a big effort to eat right and do the right thing when she gets the surgery, she might have a chance of it being successful long term. Getting the bypass is no miracle cure for obesity by far. It still takes work and commitment to keep the weight off over time. It does make it easier to do that, but it still takes effort on the part of the person getting the bypass. It doesn’t cure laziness and bad eating habits. That’s up to the person getting the bypass.

Charles asks…

What can you tell me about Weight Loss Surgery?

I am meeting with a doctor next week about weight loss surgery and I was wondering if anyone went through this and can give me some pointers.I have a BMI of 40 and really need this surgery. Any tips? or personal stories? Thank you!

weight loss cardiff answers:

Before you do this, please try what I suggest for 5 days. After the surgery you will be forced to do this anyway, it’s just that if you eat more than a few ounces you will throw up (and isn’t that just bulemia)

I *thought* I had a healthy diet, no fat, high carb, adequate protein & kept getting sicker and fatter. I started Atkins 5 years ago just to get my appetite under control. I am disabled and can’t exercise & I didn’t think it was possible to LOSE weight without hunger and exercise (which was how I always controlled my weight before I was disabled, I NEVER believed in low calorie diets) I started Atkins (didn’t weigh first) and my tight clothes got huge quick (or I shrunk) I have never tried to lose weight and when my calories got too low, I would force (lol, it was tough I tell you) myself to eat an extra 1000 calories a day with strawberry ice cream (cream, frozen strawberries, artificial sweetener and a stick blender) to bring it to 2000 cal a day & I still lost weight (over a hundred pounds) without trying, just making different low carb choices. I can’t worry about my weight until my health is better, but with low carb balancing my hormones, I am starting to heal. My cholesterol & triglycerides are now perfect (they were high before). Dr.Atkins was a cardiologist, low carb was a health plan easier sold as a “diet” Read any of his books for easily understandable science. Lutz “Life without Bread” & Taubes “Good calorie, bad calorie” are excellent books that dispel all the nutrition myths. I’m spreading the word one person at a time! I KNOW it WORKS!

You will lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don’t eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you’ll need added potassium). Keep your fat percentage high. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

If you starve yourself, your body will freak out and will want to store every ounce in case it doesn’t get nourished again. You need to give it adequate nourishment so it doesn’t slow your metabolism down to adjust for lower calories.

Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate you eat the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

High insulin levels unbalance other hormones. Controlling your insulin level will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so you will gain lean muscle even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase your muscle mass with high HGH levels.

Reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass will have you in awesome shape in no time. Good luck!

Thomas asks…

What is the best weight loss plan you have found that really worked for you?

Me and my hubby are trying to concieve, but I’ve been told that this probably wont happen unless I lose at least 50 pounds. (told by a doctor not my hubby) My weight is causing an insulin problem which does not allow ovulation. I have started by getting rid of all caffine drinks, and cutting out the sweets. I’m filling my body with plenty of water and walking 20 minutes a day. I know its just a start and will take some time, but does anyone know any good, healthy ways to diet and exercise without hurting your body?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Weight watchers is a great program for weight loss. It really works if you stick with it. And starting out walking 20 minutes a day is awesome, but you’ll have to ramp it up to lose the weight. Find a Jazzercise class in your area. Me and my friends swear by it. Go and have fun and don’t give up, it gets easier the more you do it. There is a woman in my class that has lost 80 pounds with the WW/Jazzercise combo. And I’m working on it, I feel better than I have in my whole life! Good luck!

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James asks…

What is the best way to speed up weight loss during fasting?

I am aware that weight may be gained back after fasting ceases and that it may be very unhealthy for such quick weight loss, but I really need to know this information. Please, no criticism or instructions towards a “healthy diet”.
Thanks.

weight loss cardiff answers:

You may want to take mineral supplementation. Fasting is actually healthy and a lot of people do it regularly as a great way to detox, so the implication it wouldn’t be shows you have been misinformed and given a bunch of fluff. Assuming you have enough fat stored to burn up as energy, you should know that the only thing stopping your body from using it is the fact it lacks the right nutrients or catalysts to get that process going. Minerals have no calories so you can actually fast while supplementing yourself and you would still be technically fasting.

High water consumption during fasting is essential. It takes 20 molecules of water to burn down 1 molecule of fat, that having been said, high water consumption may deplete you of minerals since you will be peeing a lot and again this is where minerals become important again.

Taking some vitamins such as vitamin C which is a known diuretic wouldn’t be such a bad idea either. If you supplement yourself well enough chances are you will feel more energized and you will have plenty of energy to exercise and get your metabolism going so you’ll burn all the fat, assuming the purpose of the fasting is weight loss.

Hope this helped

Donna asks…

How or why are many of the people I have seen who have had weight loss surgery still fat years later?

My insurance through my employer now pays for one weight loss surgery per lifetime. As a result many of my co workers have had the procedure. However many of them are still overweight. I don’t want to have this procedure if its not going to help me lose some of the pounds so that exercise/physical activity is not so much of a chore. Please help.

weight loss cardiff answers:

Because the weight loss surgery does not retrain your brain and body how to eat healthy. That is the first step in losing weight.

Many people think that the surgery is a permanent, fix-all solution. No. It is a step or a tool in staying healthy for the rest of your life. You must incorporate eating right and excersizing to truly lose the weight and keep it off. No way around it.

Joseph asks…

Why should apple cider vinegar be taken before a meal for weight loss?

I’m considering using apple cider vinegar for weight loss. I know that there is a lot of speculation about it, but it is cheap so i am willing to try it.

Is there a reason I should take it before a meal?
Also, I’m very fat. Can taking more than 5tsp/day as opposed to 3tsp/day provide additional benefits?

Please tell me if you’ve tried it and if you’ve tried any other succesful weight loss supplements.

weight loss cardiff answers:

I tried it before,but,it’s not so powerful to loss my weight,then i use yoga for weight loss,it’s a long time work,but luckly,i did that.

Http://www.healthyaffect.com/yoga
Yoga for Weight Loss

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