One of the more serious problems that Obesity has caused for Native Americans is the fact that we are intolerant of the effects that it has had on us and are prone to suffer from Diabetes. In Fact in recent reports Narive Americans suffer more from Diabetes because of extreme weight gain. We need to encourage more of our brothers and sisters to look into this surgery for most of us that have had it like myself we are no longer having to take insulin, and medications. This seems to be a Message Board that is less frequently visited than others. But it is a serious matter among Natvie Americans, and one that needs to be addressed. I hope that we can begin to tell others and encourage them to get the help they need. Do you have any comments or suggestions?

Congraddulations Barbara. I know only that has the lap band and since December she has only lost around 30ibs. One of the siminars siad that Lap Band is NO where near advasisive but it is ususally the ones that need to loose less weight that have it. Good Luck and Angel Hugs Tegan Angel

Hi! I'm Kathy- definately Native but I live in Toronto, not on the Rez.. I work in the Aboriginal community here (legal end) and had my VBG surgery on Dec 1st, 2004. It never occured to me there would be a forum-board for Native people here! omg! How cool.