my husband is 34 6ft 400lb and we have
just been told he has congestive heart
failure and lung problems he can not have
gastric bypass for his weight and diets
have not worked what is his life
expectancy and what do i have to
lookforwards to
Did doctors tell you why he couldn't have
gastric by-pass surgery?
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gastric bypass.... Posted: 05-06-08 22:36pm
Given the situation, gastric bypass does
seem like an important option to have on
the table, though it sounds like the docs
won't do it.
Obviously, the weight is making matters
worse. I really feel for you and your
husband. He's so young.
I would really look carefully into a
low-carb diet that includes veggies, fruit
and meat. Just take out the sugars and
flour and that should help with the
weight--you'd be amazed. There is evidence
that low carb is heart healthy, and what
could be the harm of taking out flours and
sugar? Google "Krauss carbohydrates" to
find some studies on how low-carb is heart
healthy.
Also, take a look at Gary Taube's book
Good Calories, Bad Calories. It may make
your diet options clearer. For excellent
recipes, have a look at The Fat Resistance
Diet by Leo Galland. He lays about a
fantastic eating plan that is so
appealing.
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