Isn't this crazy?

pensierobello
pensierobello Posts: 285 Member
in Food and Nutrition
http://anne-mariesjourneythroughsleeve.blogspot.co.uk/

I just can't quite believe she's done it. It's so drastic, considering the size she's at. And it's for life! Man...

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  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    What I found surprising was that, on average, she was 200 lbs before the surgery. I have always thought of it being an option pursued and used by a far more obese individuals.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Well she's not a native English speaker, so maybe her country does it.

    Makes me shake my head though.
  • pensierobello
    pensierobello Posts: 285 Member
    Yes! I'm heavier than 200lbs and it's never been something I would consider, unless I was like 350 or higher.
  • segovm
    segovm Posts: 512 Member
    They recently lowered the FDA guidelines for the surgery... now even more people can have their torso ripped opened and apply a plastic band to their stomachs which will eventually just expand again anyway.

    If someone wants to lose weight so bad that they would do something like this I just feel bad that the same motivation can not drive them to make healthier lifestyle choices.
  • ehodgdend4
    ehodgdend4 Posts: 27 Member
    Even when i was at 460 i never would ever consider this a option, all i needed was diet and exercise. I don't agree with some people who get this done, if you're so overweight to the point you can hardly move yes this would be an option. I find it the easy way out even someone her size I've known women that were twice her size and never go this done and lose a ton of weight.
  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,286 MFP Moderator
    Seriously crazy, but that's just my personal opinion. No way would I have surgery to fix something that I can do myself with just a bit of will power and perseverance. Sheesh.

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