I think companies should approve the new Lap Band procedure so patients can lose weight and not have to spend all those billions of dollars in medical cost for obesity. I’ve read that the Lap Band has reversed diabeted is some cases. Much less expensive this way.
to raise insurance costs onthose people whose genetics have left them unfortunately inclined toward gaining weight. I hope people remember this when they go to the polls in a couple of weeks. The Redumblicans will make the working class pay for voting them out in 2008 – I just know they will.
I don’t disagree that the lap band may be helpful for some. But it isn’t always effective long-term, and it doesn’t address the emotional and psycholgical reasons people get fat, or the lack of education about nutrition. I think a good place to start would be revamping education about nutrition and exercise.
Genetics my A $ $. Eat a salad and do some exercise. I hate the genetics excuse unless they do have a medical condition of some overactive gland or something.
This is such a cop-out. Can you direct us to any study that indicates that some people (who are otherwise not suffering from a metabolic or genetic disorder) are genetically pre-disposed to gain weight to the point that it affects their health, irrespective of other factors like over-eating and lack of physical activity? Gaining weight is simple math: you take in more calories than you burn.
Only the obese who suffer from a medical problem beyond their control should receive benefits. The weak willed, un-disciplined, lazy slobs with no self-control who make no effort to control their weight should pay for their own treatment. If they don’t care about their own health and well being, why should anyone else. People need to be held accountable and responsible for their own decisions in life.
Stop eating restaurant sized portions, if the meat on your plate is bigger than your palm, it’s too big. Also, your salad can’t be covered in bacon, croutons & ranch. It doesn’t count. Stop drinking carbonated beverages & go for the water. Take a jog or a bike ride 3-4 times a week. It’s not easy…but it’s not that hard either.
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I think companies should approve the new Lap Band procedure so patients can lose weight and not have to spend all those billions of dollars in medical cost for obesity. I’ve read that the Lap Band has reversed diabeted is some cases. Much less expensive this way.
We need to cut the fat out of these costs!
to raise insurance costs onthose people whose genetics have left them unfortunately inclined toward gaining weight. I hope people remember this when they go to the polls in a couple of weeks. The Redumblicans will make the working class pay for voting them out in 2008 – I just know they will.
I don’t disagree that the lap band may be helpful for some. But it isn’t always effective long-term, and it doesn’t address the emotional and psycholgical reasons people get fat, or the lack of education about nutrition. I think a good place to start would be revamping education about nutrition and exercise.
Genetics my A $ $. Eat a salad and do some exercise. I hate the genetics excuse unless they do have a medical condition of some overactive gland or something.
This is such a cop-out. Can you direct us to any study that indicates that some people (who are otherwise not suffering from a metabolic or genetic disorder) are genetically pre-disposed to gain weight to the point that it affects their health, irrespective of other factors like over-eating and lack of physical activity? Gaining weight is simple math: you take in more calories than you burn.
Only the obese who suffer from a medical problem beyond their control should receive benefits. The weak willed, un-disciplined, lazy slobs with no self-control who make no effort to control their weight should pay for their own treatment. If they don’t care about their own health and well being, why should anyone else. People need to be held accountable and responsible for their own decisions in life.
You say you hate the “genetic ” excuse, and then admit that genetics is a factor. Another hypocritical post.
What does the president have to do with the scope of coverage under a health insurance policy?
Stop eating restaurant sized portions, if the meat on your plate is bigger than your palm, it’s too big. Also, your salad can’t be covered in bacon, croutons & ranch. It doesn’t count. Stop drinking carbonated beverages & go for the water. Take a jog or a bike ride 3-4 times a week. It’s not easy…but it’s not that hard either.