Did you see the PBS documentary on Obesity tonight?

[Lisa99 1]

Very good and very enlightening!

If you missed it, hopefully it will repeat because it is a must see. The name was "Fat: What no one is telling you".

The storyline was about how doctors have mapped more than 400 genes that can contribute to obesity and because of the complexity of the physiology and psychology involved no one really knows why some people eat and gain while others eat and don't gain. The doctors studying obesity are finally acknowledging that it is a complex topic and that telling people "eat less and move more" doesn't begin to scratch the surface of what is really going on.

It was also very good because it explained to several "normal size" family members who had obese loved ones as part of the documentary why they would likely never lose weight and keep it off long term! ..... it brought to mind several discussions I've seen on this board about pre-bandsters (and some bandsters) having loved ones say "why can't you just eat less!!".....having them watch this show might stop that misconception.

One last thing, there were segments on lapband and gastric bypass which were fascinating (gastric bypass doesn't work for the reason that it was originally thought)....anyway...hope you got to watch it too and if not, I hope it repeats so you can!!

[RKidder 0]

Yes! I watched it - I missed the first 20 minutes or so - but I was fascinated by the program - very enlightening! I wish I could have recorded it and watch it again.

Rachel

[Paulax 8]

I want to see this. It would help explain to some, what many of us already know, that it is not always just a matter of eating less, exercising more.

I just googled it http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/takeonestep/fat/

[Keluliana 0]

Yes, I missed the first half, though. Thanks for posting - now I know at least what I missed. I hope they replay it! And thanks for the link.

[Fauxnaif 1]

It's on again tonight!