Comments on: Big John is no longer ‘Big’

By: Merry Mary

Merry Mary — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:16:16 +0000

Definitely never under 18. This should not be seen as a quick fix for kids when I don't think they fully understand the complexities of it. Merry Marys last blog post..Getting Back to Work Makes Me Tired

By: workoutmommy

workoutmommy — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:15:48 +0000

leah-yes,the whole family was overweight. The sister was against the surgery b/c she felt John had not made the effort. They never interviewed her after the results though, I wonder if she changed her mind?

By: workoutmommy

workoutmommy — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:14:58 +0000

Fitness Surfer: very good point. I can’t imagine how hard it must be to try and exercise @400lbs.

By: Merry Mary

Merry Mary — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:13:11 +0000

Definitely never under 18. I think the surgery definitely has its benefits for some people, but it shouldn't be a quick fix for kids that don't fully understand all the complexities of it. Merry Marys last blog post..Getting Back to Work Makes Me Tired

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:06:26 +0000

Well, fortunately because he is so young he can relearn how to eat and he'll be more likely to do what he's told. After that surgery, patients are put on restrictive diets. It's possible for them to undue the surgery...I've seen it happen with an old boss, she ignored the doctor's orders afterward and within 4 years almost had it all back on. Really sad. Since his mother also had the surgery, it tells me the household is rather lethargic. At least he has her for support now. I'm sure the dad will be next. Leahs last blog post..Early Interventions Equal Less Control Over Outcome

By: Fitness Surfer

Fitness Surfer — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:02:00 +0000

I've never weighed 400 lbs and don't know what that would be like or how exercising at that point would effect the joints. My grandpa's is over 400lbs and has completely given up. He also has type II diabetes. I still don't know about surgery. I'm not in that situation, it's not for me to say. Fitness Surfers last blog post..Bee Pollen Day

By: PaulsHealthBlog.com

PaulsHealthBlog.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:56:33 +0000

It says a lot that his mother also had the surgery.

If he doesn’t have the surgery, can he lose the weight on his own?

Tricky situation. It is a decision based on a case-by-case basis.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:09:00 +0000

Hmmm…must ponder this one my friend.

By: FatFighterTV

FatFighterTV — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:24:07 +0000

No - weight loss surgery should not become the standard for kids. No way. It has its purpose, but it should only be a last resort. Prevention should be the standard. FatFighterTVs last blog post..Holiday Lights wine charms giveaway!

By: Sagan

Sagan — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:46:29 +0000

It’s tricky. And I think it IS starting to unfortunately become something like the norm… we rely on surgery to fix all our problems. When we should be working on not having the problems at all in the first place.