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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 294443" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Abbey the few folks I know who have been through this have not had the life threatening issues that have read on this thread. Probably why my view is different. It is in her best interest to do this before she is 600lbs with lots of obesity related health problems. If she wants it. I totally disagree that one should wait until you are at the end of your rope healthwise. If she is healthy and committed then this is the time. </p><p></p><p>All weight loss programs including Weight watchers work if you keep to them for life. It's about learning different choices and eating differently and the realization that you can't eat like others just like an alcoholic can't drink like others. I struggle with weight and it's a constant battle but I work on it. If one can't find a program that helps you change a lifestyle then you need more help. Self discipline can't do it alone for the truely obese. </p><p></p><p>Life is cruel when you don't look, can't do or have the same dreams as your peers. In your early 20's is when there are tons of possibilities that will affect the life you will lead. </p><p>She ends up marrying someone just because he will have her and work a job because they will hire her and her life continues to be pretty hopeless. She wants to be proactive to help work on her weight, then she will educate herself and make the best choice. I see this as a positive. As parents all we can do is support her decision. Seems to me that instead of looking at this as a crutch, you could look at this as a tool. </p><p></p><p>I know that surgery is drastic but now there is laproscopic surgeries that require very little hospitalization or even less recovery period away from work. My friend had returned to work 2 wks after the laproscopic surgery. </p><p>The few folks I know who have been through this are obligated to walk every day or do some structured exercise. I know your daughter was once a successful horse person who played ?polo. (I may have that wrong). </p><p></p><p>Feeling like there is some staple or ring inside you for life may not be everyone's cup of tea but pacemakers, rods, screws and plates are all supports that are left permanently inside a person. </p><p></p><p>Hopefully your daughter got to talk to others who have been through the procedure and can tell her their experiences both good and bad.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 294443, member: 3"] Abbey the few folks I know who have been through this have not had the life threatening issues that have read on this thread. Probably why my view is different. It is in her best interest to do this before she is 600lbs with lots of obesity related health problems. If she wants it. I totally disagree that one should wait until you are at the end of your rope healthwise. If she is healthy and committed then this is the time. All weight loss programs including Weight watchers work if you keep to them for life. It's about learning different choices and eating differently and the realization that you can't eat like others just like an alcoholic can't drink like others. I struggle with weight and it's a constant battle but I work on it. If one can't find a program that helps you change a lifestyle then you need more help. Self discipline can't do it alone for the truely obese. Life is cruel when you don't look, can't do or have the same dreams as your peers. In your early 20's is when there are tons of possibilities that will affect the life you will lead. She ends up marrying someone just because he will have her and work a job because they will hire her and her life continues to be pretty hopeless. She wants to be proactive to help work on her weight, then she will educate herself and make the best choice. I see this as a positive. As parents all we can do is support her decision. Seems to me that instead of looking at this as a crutch, you could look at this as a tool. I know that surgery is drastic but now there is laproscopic surgeries that require very little hospitalization or even less recovery period away from work. My friend had returned to work 2 wks after the laproscopic surgery. The few folks I know who have been through this are obligated to walk every day or do some structured exercise. I know your daughter was once a successful horse person who played ?polo. (I may have that wrong). Feeling like there is some staple or ring inside you for life may not be everyone's cup of tea but pacemakers, rods, screws and plates are all supports that are left permanently inside a person. Hopefully your daughter got to talk to others who have been through the procedure and can tell her their experiences both good and bad. [/QUOTE]
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