Just for kicks...with the new version of Survivor starting on tv soon, how do you guys think a successful sleeve patient (well into maintenance and strong, healthy) would do on the island? Would not requiring much food be especially helpful? Or would a dearth of protein in the daily diet for 39 days be especially harmful? I know they get to have as much water as they want. What other considerations would realistically need to be taken into account for a WLS patient on Survivor?

I don't believe the shows producers would even accept a contestant that has been through that kind of procedure for that reason. It is a liability to the show if something happens to you. I attempted to go on Biggest Loser once and got pretty far into the approval process and they run every medical test under the sun, moon and stars on you including stress test, EKG, full panel bloodwork, etc.

Hmm interesting point! But at the same time I disagree that a WLS person wouldn't have a shot. It's pretty common anymore. Besides, the producers are casting for stories above all else. They've cast Little people, those with health conditions, who've had cancer, old people, etc. Anyone with a compelling story is fair game, and a stomach surgery isn't much different than an artificial knee or heart valve repair on a person once when they're out there in the game (less serious than those common examples, actually). We're normal people afterall, its just that we had a surgery at some point in the past, and are now much fitter for it. Some folks even become bona fide endurance athletes. (Contestants are constantly medically supervised anyway, and never alone with the production people all around.)

So its just for fun anyway, assume a colorful character has been brought on board by the producers! They just happen to have say, 5 years of a sleeve under their belt. Any advantage?

I would do it in a heart beat!!

I would do it in a heart beat!!

That's awesome! Do you consider yourself an athlete? Or more of a contender in the social aspect of the game? Just curious

I'd love to try out for The Amazing Race, but between my sleeve & my husband's severe problems with motion sickness, we wouldn't get very far.

I would do it in a heartbeat! Pick me! Pick me!

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Hey Peggy, ohh yeah, Amazing Race is an even better adventure show for a WLS person to make as a goal! You get to travel the world, meet locals, and stick with your partner throughout, instead of wasting away in a jungle. Fun thoughts!

I've always told my partner I'd survive longer than her in the event of a zombie apocalypse. since we eat less, I think i'd have a better chance at survival. She's shrivel away!!

Sorry, random comment..

Lol, no I understand! Feeling satisfied on way less food has got some unique advantages!

Even if its just something like being stranded in an airport overnight, and not quite a zombie apocalypse! Hahah

Hey Peggy, ohh yeah, Amazing Race is an even better adventure show for a WLS person to make as a goal! You get to travel the world, meet locals, and stick with your partner throughout, instead of wasting away in a jungle. Fun thoughts!

I wish I could find the YouTube video of some who did have being on The Amazing Race as one of her goals.