Horrifying new WLS Procedure

I'm checking out the drill and the Shop Vac in my garage. I think I can perform this procedure on myself. I'll report back later. (Or not.)

  No, I think it will work. Really.

Lap-band port, straw.

I'm just imagining going to a restaurant and everybody has their little machine with them, just the thought makes me lose my appetite, no machine needed!

Oh dear god, jus****ched the video on how to use this wonderful new device.  How disgusting can you get?  Spare me.

Again, the need to be thin.  This is the most disgusting, frightening thing I have ever heard of.  I wonder how many people will die.  I don't know what else to say.  I am beyond appalled.  Jane

Apparently this device was approved for use in EU in December 2011.  Initial US clinical trials showed that patients lost, on average, 49% of their excess weight after one year.  The device is used in "conjunction with lifestyle modification and requires careful and comprehensive medical management".  Patients are being recruited for clinical trials in the US at Brigham and Women's, Northwestern University, and University of Pennsylvania, among other sites.  Major complications listed include buried bumper and no mention is made of massive electrolyte imbalances.  For more information on clinical trials go to www.clinicaltrials.gov or to the Aspire website at www.aspirebariatrics.com.

I think some people on this forum are being extremely judgemental about the choices that other people may make in order to loose weight. 

The Onion come to reality

OMG I saw this after just putting down a book about eating disorders. this is sick and intriguing. Safe bulemia wow.