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Old 08-29-06, 04:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
William Wallace
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8/1/07
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245 lb
Start Weight:
194 lb
Current Weight:
180 lb
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-51 lb
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12/31/07
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Re: Poor Fitness Might Increase The Risks After Obesity Surgery

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Originally Posted by yuliyasha
No matter how wondeful the results might sound....the surgery should be the last reserve for treatment of any kind because of the risks for complications and death. Exercise should be encouraged no matter before or after surgery because it helps muscle tone, metabolism and respiratory system to get back in shape. Considering that Bariatric surgery involves reduction of the area in the stomach and small intestine for absorption, regular workouts will help to improve peristalsis and reabsorption.
I am going to play devil's advocate here, but some might argue that the extra time it takes someone to lose the weight on their own without surgery could make them more likely have health related issues from being obese since it will take them longer lose the weight.

Now, after saying that, I completely agree that surgery should be a last resort, and exercise and a healthy diet are the best ways to lose weight and keep it off.

By the way, your technical medical vocabulary is far beyond my grasp, could you explain what peristalsis is, and why it and reabsorption are important and how working out regularly causes it?

Thanks Yuliyasha, I really enjoy your commentary on these studies
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