Your digestive tract is not a disease — it doesn’t need trimming

Deep cuts

I remember when gastric bypass went mainstream. Singers, weathermen, actors…they became poster children for going from obese to svelte practically overnight.

If you’ve struggled with your weight for a while — and think you’ve tried everything — well, going under the knife and getting it done in one fell swoop may seem like a godsend.

But what if you’re not “fat enough” for the surgery?

For years, we all heard you had to be 100 pounds overweight or more. I mean…this is serious surgery for “Biggest Loser”-type people.

Littlest losers

But alas…

Never ones to leave profits on the table, the FDA and the industry found a way to target more who…well, are never ones to leave much on the table either.

How’d they do it?

Simple! They just lowered the guidelines for who is an appropriate candidate for a good old-fashioned stomach stapling.

But even if you’ve been waiting for the chance to be a viable candidate for gastric bypass, you’ll want to pass.

This surgery is incredibly dangerous — and could leave you in much worse shape that you started.

How low will they go?

Recently, THREE medical organizations modified bariatric guidelines. One of the three is the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

That’s like Burger King setting guidelines for recommended daily intake of Whoppers.

It’s ridiculous! If you’re only 35 pounds over healthy weight, you land within the guidelines.

A little excess weight is a problem. But there are much better ways to lose weight than surgery. Especially when the recommendation comes with this astonishing disclaimer…

No research confirms long-term benefits.

That’s a stunning admission. If you’re a little overweight, and you can’t be promised long-term benefits, why in the world would you allow part of your stomach to be cut away?

It’s absurd! Especially because research DOES confirm dangers. And plenty of them.

Last week I told you some of the risks that Governor Chris Christie might face with his Lap-Band. With gastric bypass, the dangers are FAR greater.

Common side effects include infections, hernias, acid reflux, vomiting, and diarrhea. Just imagine the nightmare of any of these side effects while recovering from stomach surgery.

Research also links gastric bypass with neurological disorders…

* Progressive cognitive decline, memory loss, and even loss of consciousness

* Progressive vision loss

* Movement loss due to inflammation

But here’s the worst… A shocking percentage of patients DIE within one year of surgery.

If you’re a few pounds overweight and a bariatric surgeon wants to “solve the problem” with gastric bypass, tell him to put down the knife, and you’ll put down the fork.

Sources:
“Gastric Bypass Surgery for Everyone!” Alliance for Natural Health, 5/7/13, anh-usa.org