By now most of you have probably heard that there is a participant on the Biggest Loser this season that has had some kind of WLS and is now around 400 lbs. I didn't see the show and am catching bits and pieces from all my many WLS buds. I don't know the exact type of surgery he had, but it is being reported that his pouch is still pretty small. So how did he get back up to 400 lbs? Did he ever reach goal? What was his type of surgery? Does he have other health issues? Well, why even write about something with so many unknowns well.......because WLS is just a TOOL! My blood runs cold just to think that if I don't keep that in mind that I could be at the same place this person is.
Some of the older WLS people can tell that regain is possible. Why? Because they forgot the basics and didn't do protein first, carbs second, water after meals and exercise. NO GRAZING. I know this fellow's circumstances has struck fear into my heart!!!! So what you are suppose to do newbies? Set up good habits now and don't "test" the waters with sweets, carbs, fats, etc. and then you won't be sweating about rather you are going to regain, how will you take the extra weight off you regained, and start to see health problems popping up because of obesity. Some of you are going to fail, because that is the way the statistics read, but don't let that be you. I know my sister is getting heavy and she is about eight years out and has turned a blind eye and ear to anything that is being said about her need to get back on the wagon.
WLS IS JUST A TOOL. Get good nutritional advise and good counseling and things will go well for you. I'm not preaching at you all, I'm talking to you and mainly to myself!