Teresa's Lap Band Surgery Journey Part 1 - Kansas City

[waterbase67]

why don't you stop eating? instead of eating 20lbs of food why don't you eat 5 lbs for the whole day?

[neogohan324]

Its sad that youre downvoted for this. She namedrops 50 different diets, but never mentions seeking out an understanding of nutrition, tracking her food intake, creating a caloric deficit, and/or attempting cardio. So she's taking the stupid way out and will still be ignorant of nutrition. it's sad... =[

[jojomarie69]

obviously you have no weight issues. I struggle and have struggled with my weight for many years and I had lap band surgery a week ago. I HAVE tried the nutrition and the cardio, but when your large and your knees and ankles hurt you can't get very far. So I have to disagree that it's the stupid way out. You should really not judge someone until you walk in THEIR shoes!!!

[jojomarie69]

My comment above was meant for neogohan324!!

[neogohan324]

I don't have weight issues anymore, no. However, I was obese from middle school until graduating college (3 years ago), when I peaked around 260lbs. At that time I decided to correct myself -- studying nutrition, exercising, and now weight lifting. Now that I'm down to ~150lbs, I consider the nutritional information invaluable to maintaining a healthy weight. I stand by my previous statement still -- fad diets and/or surgery is no substitute for education and hard work.

[WendyLynnRN]

Just because studying nutrition and exercise worked for you, it doesn't mean that it will work for everyone. I've had lapband surgery and believe me, it is NOT a stupid way out OR an easy way out. It's a last resort for those who have tried everything else and failed. Lapband is a tool, not a quick-fix. You should educate yourself on lapband surgery and all that it involves and speak to some bariatric patients. Maybe then you'll have more compassion and less criticism.

[Mrsbabie]

your testimony on why you decided to get the surgery really hits home! thanks for sharing.