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The "Gold Standard" in Weight Loss?

December 1, 2009 3:59 AM

At age 61, Chardelle Blasberg underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost approximately 160 lbs. Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the risks and benefits of obesity surgery.

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by nina26best December 2, 2009 9:09 AM EST
hello... It's Chardelle. I would have preferred to remain private about my surgery. People who have known me for years, knew, of course; but I thought "why go public about my obese past?". My life has changed, and I have moved forward, being very happy to leave my obesity problem behind. However, I cannot see an obese person without feeling an overwhelming sympathy for them and their constant struggle in their suffering under the weight of their own bodies. You cannot approach a complete stranger and say, "Can I talk to you for a minute about your weight problem?", unfortunately. I'd like to think that if I COULD do that, then maybe I could help others.... but that option isn't a practical one. So when Jennifer asked me to appear on her web program, I readily agreed. It's the only way I know to perhaps influence anyone in need of encouragement or wanting to hear of a personal experience regarding this surgery.
I must add a thank you to Jessica Goldman, the producer, who edited this segment and made me look good and sound articulate. I wish she had told me to sit up straight; I look like I have rolls of fat ( I don't ), but when I sat down I purposely leaned back in an effort to seem relaxed. Jennifer, pro that she is, knew better and sat ramrod straight and looks, as usual, beautiful.
On a personal note, I feel quite lucky to have found such a wonderful doctor. Jennifer Ashton is not only easy on the eyes :), but she is smart, she is caring, and she makes you feel at ease; no mean feat in most doctor/patient relationships.
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by nina26best December 2, 2009 9:07 AM EST
hello... It's Chardelle. I would have preferred to remain private about my surgery. People who have known me for years, knew, of course; but I thought "why go public about my obese past?". My life has changed, and I have moved forward, being very happy to leave my obesity problem behind. However, I cannot see an obese person without feeling an overwhelming sympathy for them and their constant struggle in their suffering under the weight of their own bodies. You cannot approach a complete stranger and say, "Can I talk to you for a minute about your weight problem?", unfortunately. I'd like to think that if I COULD do that, then maybe I could help others.... but that option isn't a practical one. So when Jennifer asked me to appear on her web program, I readily agreed. It's the only way I know to perhaps influence anyone in need of encouragement or wanting to hear of a personal experience regarding this surgery.
I must add a thank you to Jessica Goldman, the producer, who edited this segment and made me look good and sound articulate. I wish she had told me to sit up straight; I look like I have rolls of fat ( I don't ), but when I sat down I purposely leaned back in an effort to seem relaxed. Jennifer, pro that she is, knew better and sat ramrod straight and looks, as usual, beautiful.
On a personal note, I feel quite lucky to have found such a wonderful doctor. Jennifer Ashton is not only easy on the eyes :), but she is smart, she is caring, and she makes you feel at ease; no mean feat in most doctor/patient relationships.
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by nina26best December 2, 2009 9:06 AM EST
hello... It's Chardelle. I would have preferred to remain private about my surgery. People who have known me for years, knew, of course; but I thought "why go public about my obese past?". My life has changed, and I have moved forward, being very happy to leave my obesity problem behind. However, I cannot see an obese person without feeling an overwhelming sympathy for them and their constant struggle in their suffering under the weight of their own bodies. You cannot approach a complete stranger and say, "Can I talk to you for a minute about your weight problem?", unfortunately. I'd like to think that if I COULD do that, then maybe I could help others.... but that option isn't a practical one. So when Jennifer asked me to appear on her web program, I readily agreed. It's the only way I know to perhaps influence anyone in need of encouragement or wanting to hear of a personal experience regarding this surgery.
I must add a thank you to Jessica Goldman, the producer, who edited this segment and made me look good and sound articulate. I wish she had told me to sit up straight; I look like I have rolls of fat ( I don't ), but when I sat down I purposely leaned back in an effort to seem relaxed. Jennifer, pro that she is, knew better and sat ramrod straight and looks, as usual, beautiful.
On a personal note, I feel quite lucky to have found such a wonderful doctor. Jennifer Ashton is not only easy on the eyes :), but she is smart, she is caring, and she makes you feel at ease; no mean feat in most doctor/patient relationships.
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