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Old 10-12-2007, 03:50 PM  
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Originally Posted by Rochard View Post
I think it's a common misconception that surgery is an "easy way out". I thought so too until I watched someone go through it.... You have to go through six months of a liquid diet, doctor's appointments twice a week, talking to shrinks.... It takes a huge amount of dedication, and the end result isn't loosing a ton of weight but rather never ever being able to eat a nomral meal again for the rest of their lives....
And they'd rather go through all that then hit the treadmill, elliptical, or bike for 20 minutes a handful of times a week...

Jebus.

I guess I can respect the effort, but... after that description, it's certainly not for me.

My uncle got his stomach stapled, and I had no idea that he went through all that.
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