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Is Randy Jackson The Next "Weight-Loss" Idol? (BlackNews.com)

Randy Jackson, the Black male host of one of America’s most popular TV shows “American Idol” just dropped a ton of weight, and a new book to go along with it.

published 12-03-2008 03:43 PM

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What have you learned? How has it helped you? We look forward to your discussion.

[Kenyar]

another article that holds wls in a bad light constantly refering to is a s quick fix. on the flip side i think its hilarious how at the bottom of the article there is a plug for the authors "body cleanse" product...hmmmm.

[Trulykath]

I responded to her with the following:

You certainly are entitled to your opinion, but it would serve you SO much better to do your homework. I am a gastric bypass patient. I did NOT choose the "butchery" way out. I had previously tried MUTLIPLE weight loss methods. You can't even be approved for this surgery until you have proven failed past weight loss attempts in the past. As an overweight person, I was headed to a lifetime of suffering at the hands of diabetes, arthritis etc. The sacrifices I've had to make for this surgery are WELL worth it in the long run. I've lost 145 pounds in less than a year.

And NO, I cannot eat whatever I want. I will be on a healthy program for the rest of my life. The surgery is a tool. It's up to the person to get the weight off...THEN KEEP IT off. I don't throw up and I have had no complications.

As the saying goes, better to be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt. You should be ashamed. The article makes you appear the fool.

Kathleen Eads

[Trulykath]

OMG...the idiot responded....:

Thank you for acknowledging my entitlement to my own opinion and taking the time to share your thoughts. They are always welcome on any and all of my articles!

However the 2 main points highlighted are not MY opinion but rather case study facts from other overweight surgery patients like yourself....obviously you are the exception.

If you are happy with your surgery and results great for you and I wish you the best, however I will stop at nothing to make sure that the message to Blacks and others rings loud and clear: "DON'T TAKE THE LAZY WAY OUT"!

God Bless!

[dixieladybug]

I got so mad when I read this BULL....She has some bad info there....