Guest guest Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 In a message dated 9/4/2003 6:16:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Graduate-OSSG writes: I have also read that people who have had gastric bypass were found to have very little of the hormone ghrelin present in their pouches post surgery, versus the rise in ghrelin levels evident after a bout of dieting in non-bypass people. The reference to a lack of ghrelin (or a paucity of ghrelin) in bypass patients didn't state how far post-surgery these people where when they were tested, and I would sure be interested to know if those tested included long-term postops, and if there were any differences in ghrelin levels depending on time out from surgery. I know there is alot of research being done on this, which is terrific. I am pretty sure I saw this mentioned not too long ago (sometime in 2003) in an article in Prevention Magazine, so maybe a search of their database would give more information. Lucille > Ghrelin, named for the Hindi word for growth, was the first hunger hormone > found circulating in the blood of humans. It has been found to stimulate > hunger > in rats and make people so ravenous that they eat nearly a third more food > than usual. Ghrelin has also been found to rise in the bloodstream after > dieters > lose lots of weight, possibly explaining why it’s so hard to keep weight off > long-term. The hormone is considered a potential new treatment for both > obese > patients and those with conditions that cause a dangerous loss of appetite, > such as cancer. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 In a message dated 9/4/2003 6:16:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Graduate-OSSG writes: The power we get physically as we build & strengthen our bodies, and the freedom that results as we attain this power! I agree with you 100%, as this has also been for me the most joyous aspect of my life as a result of wls. And I am not referring to a perfect physical fitness " standard " , like a bodybuilder's physique or a marathoner's endurance. It's terrific that you " get " this. It's about attaining a level, which is very individual, where we no longer feel limited by our bodies due to our overweight, OR we no longer allow whatever physical limitions may still exist to defeat us. For some people, that level is felt when they've lost down to 400 lbs from a top weight of 500 lbs, just as an example. Just as you said, it's not about what you look like, or what your size is, or what you weigh, but about how you feel and what you can now enjoy physically that you couldn't before as a result of wls. I remember feeling overjoyed when I was able to raise the speed on my treadmill from 2.5 mps to 2.9 mph -- this from a woman who had periods where I was unable to walk very much or stand for very long without pain. ly, I was just thrilled to be walking without moaning! Suffice it to say I can go ALOT faster now, but that's not the point. The pleasure and sense of power and freedom I felt when that speed hit 2.9 is not diminished by the fact that I can do more now. Yes, it REALLY is wonderful, se! Keep up the good work and keep up the fun! Lucille > It was so nice to see you guys talking about weightlifting and cardio... > and > new ideas. One of the things I truly love most about having had this > surgery > is that I can do so much more exercise. I'm not a super jock by any > means... > but it is nice to know that I can weight lift, do yoga, pilates, ski, run -- > whatever my heart desires. I've been trying very hard since the sugery > (11/22/99) to change my lifestyle -- I walk much more than I ever did. I > exercise > much more. I do active things for fun much more. And while I have never > reached that perfect size 8 I thought I would... I am a healthy size 14. > It's > wonderful. > > se > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2003 Report Share Posted September 4, 2003 In a message dated 9/4/2003 6:16:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Graduate-OSSG writes: A big huge DITTO from me to Dana's post. Deb ... brava! Lucille > Deb In Hazlet, NJ > > You ROCK!!!! You go girl! I am so inspired by your story. > > You have reminded me why I had this surgery 14 months ago. > > I am so happy for you that you are " normal " (minus the leg :-) and you > are right. Who cares what you look like now. You're too busy > LIVING!!! > > I wish you the best, > > Danna B.:-) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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