New stuff

[speeddemon]

I know that every once in a while there's a new FDA weight loss pill or other device approved for treating obesity. Does anyone know if there are any new breakthrough surgeries or is it still just lap bands and thing like that?

[Penny]

I recently read that there are new endoscopic procedures that may be an alternative to bariatric surgery, like surgical sleeve gastrectomy, Intragastric balloon therapy and AspireAssist. Have you heard of any of those?

[tara]

I recently read that there are new endoscopic procedures that may be an alternative to bariatric surgery, like surgical sleeve gastrectomy, Intragastric balloon therapy and AspireAssist. Have you heard of any of those?

I don't think all of those are new surgeries though. Honestly, I don't think there's been anything in a while.

[jenny25]

I don't think all of those are new surgeries though. Honestly, I don't think there's been anything in a while.

I agree. I don't think that there has been anything in a while either. I would recommend that you talk to your doctor about the different options that are available to you if you are a candidate for surgery. After all, even if there happen to be new surgeries, this doesn't mean that you'll be a eligible for them.

[speeddemon]

I don't think all of those are new surgeries though. Honestly, I don't think there's been anything in a while.

Really? I've never heard of AspireAssist. What's that one and how long has that been around?

[chefmel]

It's an FDA-approved device that doesn't require surgery and is reversible. Essentially, it's a thin tube placed in your stomach that connects the interior of your stomach directly to a descreet button on the outside of your abdomen. After each meal, the device allows you to empty (aspire) up to 30% of your meal into a toilet via a tube that you connect to the button. So essentially, it's a device that allows you to empty out up to 30% of the food you've eaten from your stomach so you digest less.

Personally, this not only sounds disgusting to me, but it also doesn't sound like any sort of weight loss solution...its like you're telling people they can eat whatever the heck they want and just empty part of it. How is this healthy or a long-term REAL weight loss solution??

[Ron]

It's an FDA-approved device that doesn't require surgery and is reversible. Essentially, it's a thin tube placed in your stomach that connects the interior of your stomach directly to a descreet button on the outside of your abdomen. After each meal, the device allows you to empty (aspire) up to 30% of your meal into a toilet via a tube that you connect to the button. So essentially, it's a device that allows you to empty out up to 30% of the food you've eaten from your stomach so you digest less.

Personally, this not only sounds disgusting to me, but it also doesn't sound like any sort of weight loss solution...its like you're telling people they can eat whatever the heck they want and just empty part of it. How is this healthy or a long-term REAL weight loss solution??

Wow! I gotta say that sounds pretty disgusting to me, too. It also sounds like it won't actually do much to teach someone to get healthier and lose weight over the long-term....who comes up with this quick fix stuff? Seriously? This kind of crap never works in any realistic way.

[Tiff]

Yeah, wow, that does sound kinda gross. I'm really at a loss as to why anyone would think this is a good idea. I mean, could this also lead to infections and other issues? I mean a tube that you hook up to your stomach...that sounds crazy and just like a health problem waiting to happen.