Susmcmur 124 Posted January 16, 2013 I just watched comedian Lisa Lampinelli on Wendy Williams' talk show and she was very funny and very honest about her VSG WLS. She explained how and why she made her choice and how she lost 102 pounds in a year. She is 52 and looks really good. My favorite quote in response to the question about what do you say to people who think WLS is the easy way out and/or cheating, "If exercising most every day and eating 4 ounces of food at my 3 of 4 meals is cheating, then I guess I'm cheating." Her husband also had the surgery and she talks a good bit about the improvement in their relationship and the whole idea that the real work is just beginning (head hunger, emotional eating, maintenance, etc.) Maybe you can catch it on BET late tonight or on demand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo_D 28 Posted January 16, 2013 OH WHAT she had the vsg now thats hella tight lol...good to know that now.i hate when people say thats the easy way out makes me want to punch them lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geminidrive 389 Posted January 16, 2013 I saw it earlier. I love it. Here is the clip from the show; http://www.wendyshow.com/2013/01/16/lisa-lampanelli-weight-loss/ Fabulous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terravue 18 Posted January 17, 2013 I loved that she was so honest and gave good info to the masses, who don't have a clue what the heck we are doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtvTxn 1,262 Posted January 17, 2013 Total ignorance, in my humble opinion. How can anybody say major surgery to remove 85% of our stomach is 'the easy way out', is beyond me!!!! In the past I'd popped pills and would drop anywhere from 20 to 50 lbs, now THAT is the easy way out. Of course I gained it all back, plus some, EVERY time, but never the less, I took a pill or two. I think what we've done is smart, it works but anyone who thinks it's a magic bullet....they'd be wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terravue 18 Posted January 17, 2013 Hmmmm when I watched it I thought she said it wasn't the easy way out, that she was saying the sleeve was a tool, that the head work needed to be done as well, perhaps I misunderstood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo_D 28 Posted January 18, 2013 It isnt the eazy way out she got it right its a tool to keep us in line to stay healthy and not to gain it bak ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geminidrive 389 Posted January 18, 2013 Total ignorance, in my humble opinion. How can anybody say major surgery to remove 85% of our stomach is 'the easy way out', is beyond me!!!! In the past I'd popped pills and would drop anywhere from 20 to 50 lbs, now THAT is the easy way out. Of course I gained it all back, plus some, EVERY time, but never the less, I took a pill or two. I think what we've done is smart, it works but anyone who thinks it's a magic bullet....they'd be wrong! Obviously you did not see the clip. She never said this was the easy way out, she said the surgery was a tool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommyradd 115 Posted January 18, 2013 Funny, I hated her on The Apprentice, LOL, but I find her an inspiration now! Knowing how heavy she was before, and how the surgery has helped her lose weight, makes me feel assured that I will do it, as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Livinglifeout 217 Posted January 19, 2013 I saw it earlier. I love it. Here is the clip from the show; http://www.wendyshow.com/2013/01/16/lisa-lampanelli-weight-loss/ Fabulous! Thank you for posting this. Wow she sure looks a lot thinner than when she was on apprentice. She is a lot happier you can tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetnCurvy 112 Posted January 19, 2013 I just watched comedian Lisa Lampinelli on Wendy Williams' talk show and she was very funny and very honest about her VSG WLS. She explained how and why she made her choice and how she lost 102 pounds in a year. She is 52 and looks really good. My favorite quote in response to the question about what do you say to people who think WLS is the easy way out and/or cheating' date=' "If exercising most every day and eating 4 ounces of food at my 3 of 4 meals is cheating, then I guess I'm cheating." Her husband also had the surgery and she talks a good bit about the improvement in their relationship and the whole idea that the real work is just beginning (head hunger, emotional eating, maintenance, etc.) Maybe you can catch it on BET late tonight or on demand.[/quote'] I loved her segment on Wendy...she was so real and relatable:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetnCurvy 112 Posted January 19, 2013 OH WHAT she had the vsg now thats hella tight lol...good to know that now.i hate when people say thats the easy way out makes me want to punch them lol I know...people can be so ignorant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetnCurvy 112 Posted January 19, 2013 I loved that she was so honest and gave good info to the masses' date=' who don't have a clue what the heck we are doing.[/quote'] Yeah...she made me feel better about my upcoming surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites