Melissa Said:

Do fat people understand that Bariatric Surgery is not easy way out?

We Answered:

It's just amazing how thousands and thousands of people have actually survived this surgery and are now healthy and happy. How long would your list be if you listed all the things that morbid obesity causes in a person. It would be much longer and certainly more serious than those you listed. You get this surgery to save your life. It has done that for my husband who is doing just great with it. He hasn't had a single problem yet other than getting adjusted to eating the right amount to not feel so full. He has lost 80 pounds and feels great. He is so much more active and actually takes long walks all the time. His energy level has skyrocketed. He started planting a garden yesterday and doesn't need anyone to help him get down on the ground to do it which he hasn't done in many years. He doesn't get out of breath like before. His blood pressure has dropped enough to lower his medication for it. Obesity caused him to have both his knees replaced and it still bothered him. Now he no longer has any pain in his knees, and he walks with ease. Next week, we are going to start riding our bikes. I always have had to do it without him, but no more. He is going along with others family and friends. This surgery has done much more for him than anyone can imagine. I don't know why you want to keep running it down, but it is a real lifesaver to many people. Yes, there are risks. But the real question is whether or not the risks of staying obese are greater than the surgery. Most doctors will agree that obesity is the bigger risk for anyone morbidly obese. My husband loves his new life without all that weight. He knew all the risks before he had it done. It was well worth taking those risks for his good health now.

Audrey Said:

My friend is having Bariatric surgery and says that it is a liquid diet before and after. What is the diet?

We Answered:

It is as simple as it sounds, liquid diet! I had bariatric surgery and had to be on a liquid diet for a few days before and after. I had clear broths, tea, flavored and plain water, sugar free jello, etc.

Stanley Said:

Has anyone ever lost more than 70 pounds and NOT needed plastic surgery?

We Answered:

Have you ever watched a subway commercial? Jarred!!!!!!!!

Martin Said:

How long after delivering a baby can you have bariatric surgery?

We Answered:

You'll want to wait until the baby is older. You'll be in the hospital for a few days and very sore from surgery afterward.

Keep in mind that bariatric surgery isn't a cure all. At the Kimkins Diet site we have members who had surgery and still remained overweight because they didn't change their food choices.

In addition, you'll find it difficult to eat many foods. They don't fit through the new small stomach opening.

What you WILL be able to eat is plenty of high calorie food that turns liquid and passes right through like mashed potatoes, gravy, sugar cereal, milk, soda, cheesecake, pastries, rice, beer, milkshakes, candy, rum, wine and vodka.

Dennis Said:

Sagging skin after weight loss?

We Answered:

You are spot on- gaining a bit of muscle will tighten up the skin. You don't need to be Jean-claude or Arnie, just enough to strengthen your body a bit. It's weird to realise that you have probably lost a bit of muscle along with the fat, since your body is doing less work carrying you around than it used to. Congratulations on the weight lose, you're doing great.