Bariatric Surgery Versus Diet and Exercise
Nicholas Yphantides, M.D., wrote in a brief article January 5, 2009, at Diabetes Self-Management about his reduction to an ideal weight after starting at 467 pounds (212 kg) through diet and exercise. The focus of the article is on the risks of bariatric surgery.
In my Advanced Mediterranean Diet book I write that women over 300 pounds and men over 350 pounds ” . . . infrequently have success with self-help methods . . .” That’s still true.
Dr. Yphantides is one of the exceptions that give hope to others.
January 6th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Kudos to Dr. Yphantides. It is possible. However, I agree with you. Most at that weight should consider surgery, noting risks and benefits. But even with the surgery, they have to completely change lifestyle permanently with healthy eating and exercise to keep the weight off.