Electronic chip to reduce obesity

[thorium1010]

Something really surprising, a electronic chip that will help to reduce eating.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21852062

Recently published data from a clinical trial of the 'VBloc' device, involving 239 patients, showed more than half of those using it had lost at least 20% of their excess body weight - although the company said results were not as good as had been expected.

 

[mazinse]

Very interesting it's certainly less risky than some of the drugs out there.

 

[aroc91]

Unfortunately, it's probably just going to be seen as another easy way out for weak-willed people, like the gastric bypass.

 

[nitsuj]

Unfortunately, it's probably just going to be seen as another easy way out for weak-willed people, like the gastric bypass.

Surely it's the "will" to eat that's stronger than the "will" to not...food is just that good...mmmmm.

 

[mazinse]

Unfortunately, it's probably just going to be seen as another easy way out for weak-willed people, like the gastric bypass.

But it's less risky, there is no alteration to your current anatomy, and it's reversible. Now if someone could find a way to do it without surgery at all, then it might be become more popularized