I'm drop dead sexy!
Posted on 07/16/2003 4:45:46 PM PDT by ThreeYearLurker
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler will go back under the knife next month for a second surgery to speed up his weight reduction.
Nadler, a Manhattan Democrat, underwent the first procedure almost a year ago, and has since shed about 75 pounds.
"I certainly am doing a lot more walking and so forth," said Nadler, who at 5 feet 4 inches tall once weighed 338 pounds. "I didn't take the subway before because I didn't want to walk the stairs -- now I take the subway all the time."
Nadler's surgery, to be performed at Mount Sinai Hospital, will complete the second part of a two-phase procedure used more frequently on the heaviest stomach-reduction patients.
The lawmaker has said he hopes to eventually get his weight down to 160 pounds.
The first operation removed part of the stomach, making the patient feel full after only eating a small amount.
The second surgery involves bypassing a section of the small intestine, making it harder for the body to absorb nutrients and calories from food.
Though the stomach reduction and the intestinal bypass can be done in the same operation, Nadler chose to have those two procedures done separately to reduce the risk of complications from anesthesia.
Stomach-reduction surgery is often successful, but it is risky -- statistics show that one of 200 people die as a result of the procedure.
"You don't do this unless you've tried every other way," he said. "Obesity is a great public health menace in our country ... and people ought to think more about doing this kind of thing."
Since the first surgery, Nadler said he has to be far more careful about what he eats, to ensure he gets the proper amount of protein. And he is looking forward to doing more and more and as he becomes less and less.
"When I was in the state Assembly, I played second base," he said. "I haven't played softball in a long, long time. I'd like to do that again."
I'm drop dead sexy!
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That's for sure. And unfortunately, the more you have to lose, the more dangerous it is.
2nd base? Would have thought he would have been better as the pitcher's mound.
Drop dead period.
Typical liberal approach: shirk responsibility for your circumstance and have an expert (the gub'ment) come in to fix your problem.
I'm sure Nadler isn't paying for this procedure out of his own pocket. Wanna bet that we are?
I wish him well, too. I had a gastric bypass 10 years ago, and it was the best thing I've ever done. I went from 306 lbs down to 150, and found out for certain there's DEFINATELY a genetic reason for obesity in some people. In my case it was an extra 20ft of small intestine. I could've eaten sand and gained weight, so my doctor (and lifesaver) says.
A lot of the risks involved in this surgery are pre-op health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure, etc. I was only 27 when I had it done, had perfect blood pressure & blood sugar, and my case was a total success. I wish the best for Mr. Nadler, too.
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