Article on Newsweek about the Band and a Boy

vinesqueen · January 25, 2005

Extreme Measures http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6795525/site/newsweek/ One boy's struggle to lose weight and the new surgical procedure he hopes can save his life...

It is fairly long, 3 pages worth. Oh, and that is my Mike they are quoting...

the best me · January 25, 2005

Cool article, thanks! You must be proud of your Mike...good job!

La_madam · January 25, 2005

Great Article...thanks for sharing it with us

Congratulations to your Mike :cool:

He has done fantastic!

vinesqueen · January 25, 2005

I am so very proud of him. Before he had his band installed he couldn't even walk through a doorway--he had to squeeze his way into every room. He couldn't walk more than a few steps before needing to stop to rest. I cried when I read the article when it quoted him. It was sort of that frog in the boiling Water thing--I'd forgotten how painful it was to live with him at his peak weight.

He met the boy in the article at the support meeting he goes too. Mike made sure that Stuart felt as at ease as was possible. They are now corresponding via e-mail, and so he is continuing to provide encouragement.

La_madam · January 26, 2005

That is so great..I am sure Stuart will appreciate all of Mike's support..someone he can relate too and who can relate to him.

Alexandra · January 26, 2005

Wow, what a wonderful article and how cool that your Mike is in it!! That's wonderful that he's in touch with the young man, too. That kind of support will so important to help him get through the tough times. Can we ask you to let us know from time to time how he's doing? Maybe tell him about us? In any event, please send my best wishes for a smooth surgery, and LOTS of continued success to both Mike and his protege.