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Dr. Huizenga Comment on "Biggest Loser" Finale

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Susanjoyce392    66

Susanjoyce392
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Did anyone else hear Dr. H's comment to Rob on the finale about how he lost the weight "without that distasteful weight loss surgery"? And that is why I don't tell people about my surgery. Unbelievable!

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amponder    396

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I heard the comment, but that wasn't Dr Oz his name starts with an H.

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Susanjoyce392    66

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You are right and I can't edit the title (at least not on my Chromebook). I just saw another post on it, too, but can't figure out how to delete the post. Oh well!

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amponder    396

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@@Susanjoyce392 I was hoping Dr. Oz made a statement on his show when I saw the title lol.

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Susanjoyce392    66

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I knew that wasn't him, it has been a long week! Lol.

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esskay77    785

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I heard that on the finale and was disappointed! But, I do know that many contestants that are on the show had the surgery previously and had gained it all back and then some which is why they are now on the show. Of course, conversely, many contestants have the surgery AFTER they have been on the show! lol I'm not sure the motivation--maybe if they see they are starting to gain it back? They have also become more open about how many of their contestants have gained back all their weight.

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Stevehud    1,790

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dr Huizenga

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sue4491    3

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I heard the comment and thought it interesting - seems the BL show is basically against having surgery although some of the contestants in former seasons had HAD weight loss surgery (and regained all the weight and more). I really wonder what the recidivism (regain) rate is for the contestants who were on the BL. I suspect the BL show will receive some angry letters about the remark! :)

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Shadowcub    28

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As to regaining weight after being on BL and losing a bunch, I've heard 95% put at LEAST all their weight back on.

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Beach Lover    1,084

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Anyone who said it is distasteful can take a long walk off a short pier! As far as regain is concerned it doesn't matter how you take it off if you don't retool your lifestyle and stick to it it will happen. Sad thing is he doesn't even understand the damage he does when he shoots his mouth off like that!

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mrscherry2010    14

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I just watched it last night and heard that comment as well! This was the first season I really paid attention to it and that kinda pissed me off. He made it seem like WLS is a walk in the park and quick fix. I watched that show for some inspiration but now I probably won't watch again. That man apparently has no idea.

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LipstickLady    25,682

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As to regaining weight after being on BL and losing a bunch, I've heard 95% put at LEAST all their weight back on.

I don't think 95% put all their weight back on. Curious where you got that statistic.

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ProjectMe    909

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I don't think 95% put all their weight back on. Curious where you got that statistic.

Not the first time I've heard this statistic. I heard it a few years ago watching the Today show, then again most recently from my nutritionist. I think there are a number of articles that describe the epic fail of the Biggest Loser...just googled them. Not quite sure why folks support the show by watching.

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esskay77    785

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I didn't hear exact numbers but Bob Harper, the trainer, was on Watch What Happens Live and mentioned briefly about how many contestants eventually gain the weight back. He implied it was a high number but it could be that to him a small percentage is a high number for what he was hoping. I'll have to try to find the episode online for a true reference

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