An AWESOME reference for newbies and anyone interested in surgery

[mi75 1,235]

As a vet, I had a LOT of questions pre-op and looking back I posted some really long questions. Now that I'm over 2 years post op, I find that there is one reference I still find myself going to.

On YouTube there is an awesome show from the UK called Fat Doctor. This is REAL stuff. Shows a lot of the surgeries, lifestyle changes, etc. There used to be many more episodes but some were taken off the site. However, there are still a lot of great episodes. There are a few sleeve cases but mostly bypass. However, the struggles and the lifestyle changes are the same.

I've gained some weight in the past months and working to get it back off. Of course, I naturally went back to Fat Doctor and watch it daily for inspiration! Good luck to all the newbies here.

[Babbs 14,680]

Great show. Much better than My 600 Pound Life. I find it's much less exploitive and the surgeon on Fat Doctor is so kind and shows true compassion for his patients. I also think he truly understands how complex the issue of obesity actually is.

One episode in particular absolutely broke my heart. Those of you who've seen the shows I'm sure will know which one I'm talking about.

[BJ2CUTE 16]

Thank you

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[finding_onederland 226]

Checking it out, thanks!

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[Mudgy6 88]

Will watch, Thanks

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[Heatgirl03 41]

I will definitely watch this! My 7 year old niece and I watch My 600 pound life. I'm sure I will love this show. Thanks!!!

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[fhay 37]

Great show. Much better than My 600 Pound Life. I find it's much less exploitive and the surgeon on Fat Doctor is so kind and shows true compassion for his patients. I also think he truly understands how complex the issue of obesity actually is.

One episode in particular absolutely broke my heart. Those of you who've seen the shows I'm sure will know which one I'm talking about.

thanks! I started binge watching and finished season 1 today.

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[Andreaj2003 19]

This show is awesome and I love that it shows progress after some time. Thanks for letting me know about it.

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[mi75 1,235]

I'm so glad you have all found this useful! I just found it incredibly useful and full of so much info. Like I said, it's still a learning curve for me 2 years out, and now that i've seemingly 'forgot' how to eat, I have used this reference myself.

it's a shame though, that it seems like after early 2014 there were no more new episodes. BOO...