Question

Treatments for obesity include many things: i.e. bariatric surgery, liposuction, fasting, drugs, OTC version of orlistat, "ALLI"; What are the pros and cons of EACH of these treatments? What are the effects of media hype on "thinness" as the norm or desired? What is the history and cause of re-sizing of clothes now
s tarting at zero size? How does this impact our obese norm culture? How does it make one feel about themselves?

Answer 1

Bariatric surgery is a procedipr which alters gut harmones levels which are responsible for the hunger.

Pros of bariatric surgery.

Cardiovascular health improvement 2,relief from depression 3, Fertility is improved 4, Relief of joint pain 5,Remission from diabetes.

Cons.

Chronic nausea and vomiting 2,Infection 3, Inability to eat certain types of foods 4,Acid reflux 5, Esophagus dilation 6,weight regain 7,dumping syndrome.

Liposuction.

It sucks fats out of the body by using surgery.

Pros

Gives desired body 2, It is a easy procedure 3, boasts self esteem 4,Decreases weight related diseases 5,Gives long lasting effects.

Cons

In some condition it cause swelling,pain ,allergy reactions,infections,punctures to vital organs.

Fasting

Pros.

Weight loss , maintain blood sugar, prevent cancer, improved brain function.

Cons.

It is not advisable for long term brcbeca our body needs nutrients to work, increase in health related problems, reduction in physical activity​.

OTC version of orlistat.

Pros .

Weight loss is seen by decreasing the dat absorbed in intestine.

Cons.

May cause serious allergic reactions, angioedema.

Media is causing negative effects in people life's in regarding to weight it is causing low self esteem and depression in people by deciding that being thin is beauty.Previously zero size is equal to 3 sizes more we are seeing know.And the size is decreasing in present day.This is not good for people because they may think they are not normal and feel obese even if they are normal for their body condition and it starting anorexia nervosa disorder where people are obsessed with what they are eating and this result in several health issues.