Lap band or nutrition noose?
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I was reading a New York Times article about the cost of obesity. Below the article were a few “Ads by Google”. This one caught my eye:
Lap Band Surgeon, among
World Leaders, Special $8,450 Great Hospital, 2700+ Ops, Mexico
I recently saw a TV ad for Lap band surgery. The tone of the ad was much like the tone of let’s say a weekend get away. Fun, fashionable. A real-life, before-and-after almost as easy as standing in front a trick mirror at a carnival.
World AIDs day was last week. A segment of TV news aired a brief chat with 3 under 25 years individuals who were HIV positive. The reporter was asking them about what their life was like compared to peers who were not HIV positive. One fellow remarked something a long the lines of… oh, you just take a bunch of pills. No big deal.
What does one have to do with the other?
At least in my apparently out-of-step mind, we’re buying into advertising that emphasizes have a fabulous time committing the sin over and over. Then do a quicky confession (take a pill, do a little surgery) and hey, it’s all better.
Lap band surgery is SURGERY. There are very real and serious risks. And afterward, the prescribed diet is, well, not a piece of cake. High in protein, low in fiber. Liquid only for some time graduating to puree. All in all, you’re very unlikely to get properly nourished. So basically, you’re volunteering for mal-nourishment. hmmm, how many charities and organizations exist to end malnourishment due to poverty?
And come on, with that kind of diet are you really going to feel satisfied??
Adding, oh just 2-3 pounds a year means that at age 30, you’re 20-30 pounds more than you were at 20. At 40, you’re 40-60 pounds heavier. At 50, you’re 60-90 pounds heavier. At the ole 65 benchmark, you’re 90-130 pounds heavier.
Behavior has consequence. The body temple doesn’t grant absolution eternally.
Eat less quantity and better quality.
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Tags: eat-better, Obesity