Surgery vs Diet

The surgery is not a silver bullet. 20 - 30% of people who get the surgery start gaining weight after an initial "honeymoon" period. You still need to make lifestyle changes - diet and exercise - to actually keep that weight off or continue to lose weight.

It doesn't have to be one vs the other. It can be both depending on your medical situation.

Neither is an easy path. Making the decision won't be easy either. The surgery will change your physiology as well plus risks of complications. Either way it will be a long haul game for you, requiring patience and dedication. I wish you all the best. You can reach your goals, whichever you choose. I like that you have taken the time to research what you are in for. Have you had a surgical consult? Maybe check into one, and while you are waiting work on the diet. You can always cancel the surgery if you feel the diet is getting you where you want to be. Just a thought. If you are looking at following the pre/post surgical diet, please do it under medical supervision to make sure you aren't becoming malnourished.

improvedchristine wrote: »

I appreciate the feedback. What I have been thinking is that if I already make a lifestyle change in order to have the surgery and its working then I will cancel the surgery and just keep loosing by eating healthy. I am under a doctors care and right now Im eating 1000-1200 healthy calories a day. And I spent a while in therapy to fix why I feel the need to overeat and build my self esteem. So I am confident I will be successful. Thank you

Sounds like you have it all well thought out! I can certainly respect that, as I'm sure many can. I really do wish you all the best moving forward. You'll do great!