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Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
"400 lbs. Lost, 300 Lbs. Regained" - Wow . . this poor guy has had one bumpy journey ..
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/06/david-smith-regains-weight_n_1574170.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7C...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
"835-Lb. Teen Cut Out of House in U.K." - This is so sad ....
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/25/georgia-davis-835-pound-cut-out-of-house-obese-teen-uk_n_1546280.html?1337972000&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlw...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
"Lost 120 Lbs. and Still 'Too Fat To Fly' Cl - Here we go again (at least she decided to sue):
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/04/kenlie-tiggeman-southwests_n_1476907.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-bb%7Cdl5%...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Having WLS This Month? - Yes, You MAY (M.F. Sur - If you're havving your surgery this month, please sound off here with your surgery type, place, date and surgeon's name.
Congrats, and good luck to you all!
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Researchers Discover Heart Protein Regulates Obesi - This is a very interesting breakthrough:
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/04/30/ut-southwestern-docs-make-metabolism-breakthrough/
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
"Carnie Wilson Talks 'Side Effects'" - ....of her recent 2nd WLS (i.e. the band):
http://www.aol.com/video/carnie-wilson-has-second-weightloss-surgery-on-still-holding-on/517327595/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtm...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
"The Moment I Knew I Had to Lose Weight" - Some inspirational short U-tube type clips from 8 people who lost a large amount of weight. I don't think any of them mention WLS specifically, but I think we can all identify wi...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Carnie Wilson Has Band Surgery??? - AFTER her RNY??? Isn't that kinda backwards?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/21/carnie-wilson-has-lap-band-weight-loss-surgery-again_n_1370723.html?ncid=webmail...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
"Israel Bans Underweight Models in Ads"? - Interesting new law in that country, but will it really change anything for the better?:
http://www.aolnews.com/story/new-israeli-law-bans-underweight-models/2139058/
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
Marching Into Weight Loss? - M.F. Surgery List f - O.K., guys, I know I have been MIA on this feature for many months now .. I guess I got a little too much into other things in life.
If you're getting WLS this mont...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
"700-Lb. Man Pleads For Help On U-Tube" - Hi Everyone,
LTNS, I know ... I saw this heartbreaking video - which has gone viral on U-Tube - and thought I'd post it here for anyone who has not seen it yet. I wonder if any...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 12 years, 8 months ago
"700 Lb. Man Pleads For Help On U-Tube" - Hi Guys,
LTNS ... I saw this heartbreaking video - which has gone viral on U-Tube - and thought I'd post it here for anyone who has not seen it yet. I wonder if any of the "e...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Is WLS "Contagious"? - Well, in a way, according to this news article (note Dr. Roslin's comments ):
http://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/1018/weight-loss-surgery-can-help-whole-families.aspx?xid=a...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Another Airline Adds "Too Fat To Fly" Po - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/14/airtran-customers-of-size_n_1010493.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl2%7Csec3_lnk1%7C104478
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
"Treating" Yourself to WLS This Month? - If you're having your surgery this month, please sound off here with your date, place and type of surgery, and surgeon's name.
Congrats, and good luck to you all!
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Medicare to Cover Obesity "Therapy" - At first this sounds like good news, but I sure hope it doesn't signal the possibility that Medicare is going to start requiring that WLS candidates jump through a bunch of (faile...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Does Your City Have An Anti-Weight Discrimination - I ran across a list of such cities in this interesting article about a 600-lb. forklift operator who sued for being fired on the basis of weight:
http://jobs.aol.com/art...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Tragic Death of Vesta Williams - Weight-Related? - Vesta was a popular R & B singer in the '80s who had a real struggle with her weight and food. At one point, she lost 100+ lbs. in desperation after her career appeared to tank b/...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Singing a September Song (of WLS)? - M.F. Surger - If you're having your surgery this month, please sound off here with your surgery type, date, place and surgeon's name.
Congrats, and good luck to you all!
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
It's a Contest Now - "World's Heaviest Woman& - I guess we could see this coming ..
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/03/worlds-heaviest-woman_n_942546.html?ref=mostpopular#s337433&title=Donna_Simpson
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Dr. Stewart Patients - Leah Left??? -
I just tried calling Dr. S.'s office to see if I could order some of those calcium citrate supps. he has put together for DSers, and learned that Leah and his office departed c...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
"Maggie Goes On A Diet" - You Weigh In - I first heard about this controversial new children's book dealing with childhood obesity on our local T.V. news yesterday. What are your thoughts about it -- admirable or shame...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
"Halfway to 'World's Largest Woman'" - This lady's weird saga is continuing to "grow" ..
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/20/susanne-eman-biggest-woman-ever_n_932177.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-mai...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
All Fired Up For WLS? - M.F. Surgery List for Au - (Sorry I'm a bit late this month .. ! )
If you're having WLS in August, please sound off here with your surgery date, type, place and surgeon's name.
Congrat...
Batwingsman posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
The "Best" Reason For Us to Lose Weight - Check it out, and show this to your ins. carrier if you need additional "ammo" for approval of WLS!:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/sexual-health/0808/increased-libido-one...