Carnie Wilson was on the Today Show this morning.

Here's the link to the video.

I liked her comments about why she got the Lap Band, overall a very positive message!

loved it - it was surprisingly positive on lap band in general and she didn't sugarcoat it - they called it a TOOL not a magic bullet which i liked!

Great thread and yes glad she used the word tool.

Yes , very positive

I was so impressed with her! Did you guys bring up weight loss surgery to your doctor? My Doctor continues to discuss my need to cut calories and exercise, but will not discuss weight loss surgery. I'm about 100lbs overweight! Should I just bring it up? I really want to change my life!

b-buff -yes, bring it up to your Dr. and see what kind of answer you get. I was about 100 lbs overweight too, and my Dr. had suggested i lose weight and knew my family history (not pretty) and that i had gone to Weight Watchers for a year and only lost 12 lbs. I told her " I'm 53 yrs old, and i dont want to live my remaing years overweight and unhealthy and unable to do things. You know my family history of cancer and being overweight just increases that chance of getting it along with a stroke, high bp , etc I have 2 in laws who were banded 6 months ago and are doing really well. Ive done my research and feel this is a good choice for me." After talking a bit more she agreed with me and wrote a letter supporting me. (Last October) I was banded last December and im down 30 lbs and look and feel much better. Talk to your Dr, and if shes not supportive , take your records and find a new dr. Life is to short to live it overweight ! Do your homework before you talk to her. Good luck !!

I sought out a place to get my surgery, went to the seminar, did all my other paperwork then went to my reg doctor for Clearence. I just didn't think about starting with her, I don't know why but when I told her what I wanted, she was very supportive

Her new reality show starts tonight I think. It will be interesting to see how much lapband stuff they show and talk about.

I hope Carnie finally finds peace...It's people like her who help raise awareness on a national stage and help change societies views on obesity. Insurance companies are starting to come around as well. Great interview!!

Skip the reg care Dr. Find a good surgon and let them do all the testing and prep that you will need. I just had all my surgery info sent to my reg care Dr.

I really like her, I hope she can do it this time, and I love how honest and real she was about the band.

If your doctor refuses to discuss it with you go to a bariatric doctors office and start the discussion with a doctor who understands what your wanting and going threw.. My primary doctor had nothin to do with my surgery I set up a consultation with a bariTric surgeon and off I went on my journey

If your doctor refuses to discuss it with you go to a bariatric doctors office and start the discussion with a doctor who understands what your wanting and going threw.. My primary doctor had nothin to do with my surgery I set up a consultation with a bariTric surgeon and off I went on my journey

I agree. My doc told me to go to weight watchers because that is what his wife does. I went straight to a lapband doc and I have had great success! (the wife........not so much, but don't want to gossip. )