An Age of Magic

People who are dying to lose weight

March 8, 2009 on 5:23 pm | In Culture | No Comments

I find it quite interesting when I read about how readily people will dive straight into the surgical option in order to lose weight and yet avoid the doctor at all costs when something serious needs looking at.

I read last week about two cases; one a mother and daughter who both underwent gastric band surgery rather than try diet pills or exercise. The second about a Mum who also took the surgical option to lose weight but died as a result.

It makes you wonder why people, who are obese and unhealthy to begin with, are such ideal candidates for an operation at all – even if it is one that will make them lose weight…but lose their life??

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