I have a 41 year-old relative who is at least 100+ pounds overweight. Yesterday at the Thanksgiving dinner table she was telling us all how she is scheduled for a consultation for a surgical procedure for weight loss. She was going into great detail about the pre and post op procedure as she poured buckets of gravy over her dinner plate piled high with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and bread rolls.
Typical fat, stupid American slob.
We're talking about a person who has not exercised in decades or gone on a real diet (not some gimmick diet crap) and is now going for the "quick fix" approach that includes a surgery that is not without significant risk. No wonder our health insurance premiums are skyrocketing, but that is another rant. We're talking about a person who won't pry her fat ass of the couch to walk around the block.
Anyway....it took all of my being to bite my tongue as I think a procedure like this should be a last resort and not an easy 'go to' for people. Here's my prediction: this procedure will take place and some weight will be lost. However, it will be gained back quickly as no new healthy habits will be incorporated into her lifestyle.
1 comment:
very true!
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