Comments for Former Fat Dudes!

Comment on Chicken Six Ways P4 – Chicken Pan Pie by Rob

Rob — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:55:53 +0000

Thanks Tammy… I may do something like this again coming up… maybe using beans or something else next time.

Comment on Chicken Six Ways P4 – Chicken Pan Pie by T2Nashville

T2Nashville — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:47:10 +0000

I’ve been following your chicken posts – interesting and creative! Giving me ideas. Chicken doesn’t have to be boring – you just need good ingredients and some thought. Great job!

Comment on BTV Video: Stroganoff by Chicken Six Ways P4 – Chicken Pan Pie

Chicken Six Ways P4 – Chicken Pan Pie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:11:24 +0000

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Comment on High Protein Pizza Crust by Chicken Six Ways P4 – Chicken Pan Pie

Chicken Six Ways P4 – Chicken Pan Pie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:45:06 +0000

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Comment on Performing Bariatric Surgery On Kids by Jennifer Cain

Jennifer Cain — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:34:35 +0000

I left a lengthy response on MM’s page about this when she posted it earlier. I got into a debate with one woman who thought it was a GREAT idea. I respect her opinion. Although, I don’t believe she is POST-OP.
I was fat all my life as well. I grew up with the same stigmas. I won’t argue that it doesn’t suck. However, I do know that I am a better person for having endured all of that. You learn a lot about yourself when faced with any adversity. That being said, I don’t want this young girl to be made fun of at school.
My husband was FAT until he was 14. Then in one summer he grew 6 inches and dropped significant weight. He has remained a “normal” sized person for the rest of his life. As you stated, we have no idea what the size of her adult body at this point. I concede she most likely would have struggled with her weight.
I WORRY about the long term effects on US…let alone a GROWING child. I have many Bari friends and we all agree it is a TRADE off. Most of us lose our gall bladder and that’s the EASY complication. I am three years out and just had mine removed last summer. I suffered with it for MONTHS before it was taken out. I have friends with unexplained issues that given their medical history we would assume results from their choice to have WLS.
It’s also unethical of her uncle to operate on his own family. But I won’t get into that…this is my biggest issue with what her parents have taught her…and there is a lesson.
They taught her being FAT is bad. That there was something wrong with her. They perpetuated the ideals of our society where women’s bodies are concerned. So, what happens if she gains weight in a few years? What happens if she has children and is unable to take that extra weight off? I’ve lost 170 lbs but I am still a PLUS SIZE woman. My surgeon and I discussed this at length. I am not BUILT to be a size 6. (I have health issues that led me to seek out the surgery). So, at 225ish pounds, to the rest of the world I’m still fat. However, the fact that my parents taught me to LOVE and ACCEPT myself means I am OKAY with that. Will this young girl ever feel good about her body or will she always find her self worth through a number on a scales? AT this point I think she looks UNDERWEIGHT.
I do wish her all the success in the world. I’m glad it was just a sleeve and not a malabsorption procedure. I’m adamantly against WLS in children for a plethora of reasons. But that’s just how I feel…three years out.

Comment on Performing Bariatric Surgery On Kids by Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:25:35 +0000

I agree with you.
Even with co-morbidities, I don’t have a good feeling about bariatrics on children.

Comment on Performing Bariatric Surgery On Kids by Rob

Rob — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:27:10 +0000

Yes, but do we know if she was suffering any co-morbidities? Not that I’m saying you should wait until they appear… but if they aren’t there, in a child that hasn’t even (possibly) reached puberty yet…? I don’t know.

Maybe part of it is, while I have heard mostly good things about Dr. Alvarez, I don’t know much about him… and the way these videos were presented, will it occurred to me they were essentially sales pitches. Long on feel good emotions, short on any actual medical substance or educational value.

Comment on Performing Bariatric Surgery On Kids by Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:55:47 +0000

As a mom, I am completely NOT torn about this! If a 12 yr old has diabetes, heart disease or other obesity related diseases that are threatening their lives, then and ONLY then do I think that bariatric surgery should be an option.

I know this is being done more and more often. Right here in Atlanta, the children’s hospitals have a bariatric surgeon on staff. I understand the social stigmas that we all wish we could have avoided at these delicate ages. However, surgically altering a growing body can not be the best answer. It simply can’t be.

Comment on Chicken Six Ways To Sunday – Part 1 by Chicken Six Ways P2 – Mother & Child Reunion

Chicken Six Ways P2 – Mother & Child Reunion — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:31:00 +0000

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Comment on Chicken Six Ways To Sunday – Part 1 by Frances

Frances — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:07:32 +0000

If you can try to freeze stuff like chili. I get the 1 cup glad containers and put my foods in them and freeze. Makes it easy to pull one out for lunch, etc.