[Wannabehealthy]

Has anyone heard about the new weight loss device, Aspire/Assist that has been approved for use? It is a tube that goes into your stomach and pumps out 30% of what you've eaten. I understand that desperate times call for desperate measures, but most people are overweight because of poor eating habits, and this does nothing to teach you new ones. This isn't much different than purging.

Any thoughts?

[Misti in Seattle]

I just googled it and... wow! I agree with you. Seems to me this is just "high-tech" purging and can't possibly help anyone to develop good eating habits.

[seaurchin]

disgusting. I think people will end up eating more in the long run.

[Misti in Seattle]

Originally Posted by seaurchin

disgusting. I think people will end up eating more in the long run.

I agree! Hey, why not, if you can just pump it right on out? Horrid! And what happens when they are used eating that much and then get rid of the device? How could anyone possibly not get "hooked" on it and have to use it forever or gain the weight back plus more?

[SeeMyFeet]

Just thinking about it might be my new weight loss device.

[Misti in Seattle]

Originally Posted by SeeMyFeet

Just thinking about it might be my new weight loss device.

good point. I think if I had to do THAT to get rid of the food, it might very well discourage me from eating it in the first place.

[JamieAlison]

This is the most insane thing I have ever heard of. Good grief -- there are no shortcuts. Just like you didn't put the weight on overnight, you will not lose it overnight. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you have to commit to a permanent lifestyle change, including cutting back on the amount of food intake and exercise. It does not mean you can never have an occasional "slip", i.e., pizza night out, sweet day, but after you "slip," you have to get back on track. The pizza, ice cream and candy will always be here. I would NEVER subject my body to a contraption like this. Disgusting.