Obese Technology

I recently read an article in IEEE Spectrum. the article talks about implanting transducers (plain 'sensors' for the non-techy normal man) in the stomach. the sensors make the obese person feel stomach-full for a longer time and makes him crave less for food.

after few years over which the obese person really becomes trim, the implants are removed. now, what is the reaction of the stomach? does it crave for more food or does it retain the full-feeling after a few-mouthfuls? i suppose, the technologists playing with obesity can answer this question only after some guinea pigs are sacrificed.

playing poker with the brain signals is not a joke. there could be serious side effects of implanting as well as removing the sensors from the stomach. human physiology is a marvel. it is one of the highly complicated systems which has and still mystifies man. there are many diseases which do not have a cure yet. obesity is the concern of the hour. but, can technology provide solution for every problem that man has created for himself? for obesity, my answer is NO.

the only reasonable answer, though a tough one, seems to be change. change of Lifestyle and a strong determination to burn the calories. whenever there is an urge to eat, divert your attention to something else. grab urself, get up, and wrok out. drink plenty of water after each meal.

i recollect an incident in my undergrad days. This absent-minded room mate of mine had come to the mess for dinner. while washing her hands before dinner, she happened to find an interesting clipping on the notice board right above the wash sink. when she had completed reading the clipping, she left the mess thinking she has been washing her hand after taking dinner. she never even entered the mess!!! i think thats the easiest way to fight obesity.