Comments for Former Fat Dudes!

Comment on An Odd Sort of Motivation by Brian

Brian — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:58:24 +0000

I’m seriously considering buying this book and don’t worry I won’t go to google. That first paragraph of the description on amazon really grabbed me because I’ve heard from other people that they feel like a stranger after losing weight. I think (or hope) that for most people it gets better after a while but I’ve heard it described as almost like losing a limb which is kind of ironic.

Comment on A Non-Surgical Gastric Bypass? Really? by patty

patty — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:58:13 +0000

Hi, can you tell me how you are doing ?

Comment on Four Years Ago Today by Brian

Brian — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:59:32 +0000

Congratulations man, you should be proud of yourself.

Comment on Four Years Ago Today by Taunia

Taunia — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:55:21 +0000

You ARE a great inspiration, and one heck of a great guy. Four years and living well. Congrats! :)

Comment on A Non-Surgical Gastric Bypass? Really? by patty

patty — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:38:09 +0000

Melinda & Venesa , I am curious how is it going after a couple months?

Comment on A Non-Surgical Gastric Bypass? Really? by Traci

Traci — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:41:09 +0000

A Susan

How is it going?

Comment on A Non-Surgical Gastric Bypass? Really? by Jessica carpenter

Jessica carpenter — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:56:31 +0000

I want to try this product because I can not afford surgery and I’m not sure how to go about getting it

Comment on A Non-Surgical Gastric Bypass? Really? by Rob

Rob — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:57:27 +0000

Susan, good luck as you work towards changing your diet!
While I do advocate for surgery as an option, I’ve never been one to say it is THE option for everyone.
One quick suggestion… increase your fiber intake slowly… give your body time to adjust to it.

Comment on A Non-Surgical Gastric Bypass? Really? by Susan

Susan — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:51:29 +0000

Yes, I agree, take your daughter to a different doctor. Also, lowering her calories will deprive her of nutrition she needs and I believe will only make her body store more fat. I have gone down to 500 calories before and it is not the answer. Taking in more protein always works better for me. I tend to not eat enough “good” calories.
I was going to try the Roca Lab and actually ordered it but canceled within the first 24 hours so wasn’t charged. I just had a feeling that all that fiber was going to bother my system so much that it wouldnt be worth it. I cant even eat two fiber one bars in one day. So I am going to try to detox the “junk” out of my body by eating high protein and no carbs, no sugar and more fiber on my own. And then really start eating better and going for walks…maybe I could get to where I can ride a bike too. I am 5’1″ and weight 208 right now…I have got to get this weight off me but surgery or filling my body up with un-natural stuff just doesnt seem to be the way to go.
Good luck and I hope you do take your daughter to a nutritionist.

Comment on A Non-Surgical Gastric Bypass? Really? by Rob

Rob — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:30:37 +0000

Kathie, my first suggestion would be to take her to a different doctor. It sounds like this doctor may have no real clue when it comes to working with folks that are obese. It is not as simple as just eating less and exercising more, and there may be other medical issues that need to be explored.

At the very least, maybe try to find a registered dietian, they are trained in nutrition and you can likely find one that specializes in working with the obese and even more specifically with kids. Besides dealing with dietary issues, they may be able to help figure out if there are other medical issues that may need looking in to.

If you can let me know what area you are in, I can probably help you find an RD in your area… I also know of a number that may be able to help in other ways.

Good luck to you and your daughter.