On Mon, 15 Jan 2001 14:12:18 -0700 Dori Zook <[log in to unmask]> writes: > So, if you're really, really fat, maybe you should look into a good > ol' stomach stapling. But don't try a low-carb diet; it's not healthy! Ardeith writes: Stapling doesn't work....long term....either. I had an uncle who had very bad ulcers.....had to have most of his stomach excised......when he came home to our house to recuperate, he was eating baby food....from the littlest jars.....several times a day.......and had indeed lost a lot of weight. But 20 years later, his stomach had stretched until he could hold a full meal of average portions....and he was chubby again. Loved his biscuits and gravy and cornbread drenched in butter.......................... [log in to unmask] Walk The Path With Practical Feet! ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.