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Hi Fellow Bandsters!

I've been away from the forum for awhile since having lost my band two years ago due to appendicitis. I have gained all of my weight back. I had previously lost over 100 pounds with the band. I am considering getting rebanded but for right now I am on an off label weight loss medicine called Victoza. Recently, I've been doing research into the two new studies which came out in the last few weeks on genetic causes of obesity. However, I've noticed that many people refuse to accept the new research findings. I'd like to get everyone's take on this. What do you think about genetic causes of obesity? My article focuses on how people refuse to acknowledge the scientific findings. I'd love to hear your opinions on this subject. Here is the article: http://guardianlv.com/2013/07/obesity-proven-genetic-so-why-do-people-refuse-to-accept-it/. Please leave a comment or email me with your opinion. I would like to do a follow-up article on the differences between how thin people feel versus how people who have a weight problem feel. I am also looking for people to interview. If you would like to participate, please let me know by emailing me. Thanks!

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Hi Fellow Bandsters!

I've been away from the forum for awhile since having lost my band two years ago due to appendicitis. I have gained all of my weight back. I had previously lost over 100 pounds with the band. I am considering getting rebanded but for right now I am on an off label weight loss medicine called Victoza. Recently, I've been doing research into the two new studies which came out in the last few weeks on genetic causes of obesity. However, I've noticed that many people refuse to accept the new research findings. I'd like to get everyone's take on this. What do you think about genetic causes of obesity? My article focuses on how people refuse to acknowledge the scientific findings. I'd love to hear your opinions on this subject. Here is the article: http://guardianlv.com/2013/07/obesity-proven-genetic-so-why-do-people-refuse-to-accept-it/. Please leave a comment or email me with your opinion. I would like to do a follow-up article on the differences between how thin people feel versus how people who have a weight problem feel. I am also looking for people to interview. If you would like to participate, please let me know by emailing me. Thanks!

I truly believe genetics play a role in obesity, also LIFESTYLE plays a huge role as well.

Take for instance an Obese family -- They may never exercise, eat very high calorie foods daily, burger, fries, cakes, donuts, pizza, Pasta, fried foods, etc. -- I believe THIS type of obesity comes from eating the wrong foods and not exercising.

Some people ARE TRULY naturally thin -- have high metabolisms, some people have medical conditions that make them naturally thin, I've known a few Type 1 diabetics, to be naturally thin, some people with chron's disease and have to frequent the bathroom, are thinner because more is leaving the body than staying in....so SOME people have illness that MAKE them thin....such as some people have illness that can cause weight gain.

Some people will say some thin people eat what they want and never gain weight, but if you REALLY watch those thin people they do NOT eat that often, I have a niece that has always been thin and she eats junk all the time, HOWEVER, she barely eats food if you watch her carefully. She may eat a GOOD meal once or twice a week.

But if you track most OBESE people and what they eat they are CONSTANTLY EATING, regardless if it is healthy food or junk.

So I believe genetics has some play into obesity, but CALORIES IN AND CALORIES OUT, and what we eat -- and exercise plays a huge roles in obesity...

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I truly believe genetics play a role in obesity, also LIFESTYLE plays a huge role as well.

Take for instance an Obese family -- They may never exercise, eat very high calorie foods daily, burger, fries, cakes, donuts, pizza, Pasta, fried foods, etc. -- I believe THIS type of obesity comes from eating the wrong foods and not exercising.

Some people ARE TRULY naturally thin -- have high metabolisms, some people have medical conditions that make them naturally thin, I've known a few Type 1 diabetics, to be naturally thin, some people with chron's disease and have to frequent the bathroom, are thinner because more is leaving the body than staying in....so SOME people have illness that MAKE them thin....such as some people have illness that can cause weight gain.

Some people will say some thin people eat what they want and never gain weight, but if you REALLY watch those thin people they do NOT eat that often, I have a niece that has always been thin and she eats junk all the time, HOWEVER, she barely eats food if you watch her carefully. She may eat a GOOD meal once or twice a week.

But if you track most OBESE people and what they eat they are CONSTANTLY EATING, regardless if it is healthy food or junk.

So I believe genetics has some play into obesity, but CALORIES IN AND CALORIES OUT, and what we eat -- and exercise plays a huge roles in obesity...

I have bipolar disorder alot of psychiatric drugs weight gainers, low thyroid, diabetes, and an early childhood molestation that made me emotionally wanting to stay heavy so as to not be attractive that I didn't want people to get too close trust issues. I'm not saying habits are an excuse cause good habits can be replaced from the bad ones. But a 5 yr old emotional trauma still affects me at 63. I spent over 20 years in hospitals and therapy because of it and bipolar. But taking 20 pills a day being my age with chronic illnesses and joints age related problems some stem from genetics some are forced upon you and still others are due to your own misguided fault. So genetics certainly has a good play in the obese controversy. I am banded not doing real well. Still have meds still have thyroid problem still diabetic etc. I exercise eat little try to stay positive but the weight doesn't come off at least not as well as others who don't have some of these problems. Btw....bipolar and diabetes and thyroid problems run in a family. Genetics?? Definitely have some say so!!!!!

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