Thinking of the Weight Loss Surgery?

eapo2194

Hey all,
i had the gastric bypass surgery in January, and I am so happy I did. I have lost over 85 pounds! i would encourage anyone who is thinking about it.

Beth

sweetpea129

I know so many people who had the surgery, and many of them have intestinal issues, chronic vitamin deficiencies and/or chronic abdominal pain. 50-100 lbs is not a lot of weight to lose, and I personally don't think any physician should operate on someone who just want to lose that much weight. Anyone, and we've seen many stories on MFP of men and women losing that much weight by going to the gym, can lose weight with proper diet and exercise. It's not rocket science.

This is how i feel about it as well. I think its a really useful tool for people who have hundreds of pounds to lose but 50 lbs? Really? Just my opinion though, i respect anyone who is trying to get healthy even if its not what i would have chosen.