I was watching something on the Discovery channel on Obesity, and I guess I'm a little confused.
In Bariatric surgery, they trim the stomach so that it holds approximately 1-2 ounces of food.
Now, I understand that one must eat less to lose weight, but how is that heathy? Can you even survive long term with a stomach that small? What happens five years down the line and all of their excess fat is gone - can a normal sized person glean enough energy from 1-2 ounces of food to live a normal lifestyle?
Isn't it basically medically forced anorexia?
Finally, instead of risking surgery/death, why don't you just choose to eat tiny portions? Is there an additional value to having a stomach that small? Feeling full? No Appetite?
Just one of those late night wonderings.... but I'm interested to know.
Color me confused
