Question:
Has anyone done a speech on WLS?
I only need a short informative speech (this time) and am trying to figure out which specific topic to use, etc. When I get to a longer argumentative speech I was thinking about arguing that insurers should pay for WLS instead of just for the health problems obesity causes, so anything you have to contribute on that front would help too! — Kimberley E. (posted on January 22, 2004)
January 22, 2004
Who is your target audience? that should determine which area of WLS you
focus on. If its pre-ops or those in the research phase, I have spoken to
several groups but focus on my experiences and lessons learned.
— Cindy R.
January 22, 2004
Sorry, I didn't specify--this is for a college class, nobody else (as far
as I know) has had exposure to WLS, it's just an informative speech and
they say talk about what you know...:)
— Kimberley E.
January 22, 2004
The topic that seems to work best when I facilitate support group meetings
for prospective patients is to explain how the surgery takes more of an
emotional toll than a physical one on the patient. Good luck.
— SteveColarossi
January 22, 2004
Kimberly,
I am in college too and I can't wait until I have an assignment that I can
utilize my knowledge and passion towards WLS to inform others about the
subject. Good for you!! I think Steve gave a good example with the
emotional toll that WLS takes on a post-op, you could start by the
beginning of the process until hitting your goal or whereever you are in
this journey. I think alot of people would be suprised to know how
difficult this surgery is...we still have to pay attention to every peice
of food we put into our mouths. Most people think that you have surgery
and boom...your thin. With WLS becoming more and more popular I think that
your audience will be very intrigued with your speech. Good luck!!
Denise L
280/150/143
— denisel
January 22, 2004
While I agree with Steve, since you are targeting an uninformed audience
and have limited time to speak your point. I would address the myths
associated with WLS. Try to change peoples negative viewpoints on the
surgery. These people will no doubt, at some point in thier lives be
confronted with this type of surgery. Either for themselves or someone
they know. To give a possitive outlook on the surgery instead of how
difficult it is emotionally would be better in my book. Then when you have
to give the longer speech, use the emotional idea. Because It is the most
overlooked aspect of this surgery. Rebecca 10/03/01 265/140
— RebeccaP
January 22, 2004
I am a Toastmaster and have given several speeches about my jounrney. The
first was when I was at 6 months entitled "How I spent my summer
vacation" I gave a lot of facts about morbid obesity and the odds of
being able to loose weight. I talked about the why (uncontrollable
diabetes), my preparation (excersising daily to get ready) and the
limitation of post op. I also gave another speech that was more on goal
setting talking about my excersize routine and what I'm trying to
accomplish. Good luck.
— Sunny S.
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