Surgery??

I had Lap band and lost 114 lbs and I would do it all over again and again. You might get some negativity from those who believe you should just "try hard" and "just exercise" and "just eat right" but i say you do what is right for you. Since having lap band I have learned to eat right and I exercise alot. Good luck on your journey.

People should do what they feel is right for them. As for myself personally, I don't want them re-routing my organs or messing with them at all. I am concerned what will that be like and what will that mean for my body when Im 60 or 75?...That's just my concern. If it is what you need to do to save your life, then that's what you need to do. Good luck with what ever you decide.

My sister had the verticle sleeve. She was 375, she now weighs between 205 and 210. She had gotten down to less but got married and started to put a little back on. And now shes pregnant Don't let people tell you its the easy way out because it most definaly is not! You have to have it in your head also or the results won't last. My cousins wife also had it done, and she is VERY slim and looks amazing, but I don't have an inside look on how she takes care of her self. Best of Luck to you on your journey!!

I am not against weight loss surgery, for some its the right choice. I would just say think once, twice, and a third time, really hard before you do it. Once they remove 80 percent of an organ its not coming back. Also get a second opinion about it. Doctors are human too and have bias opinion on things. Good luck to you in your choice, and what ever choice you make will be the right one for you!

I have a co-worker who had weight loss surgery, she looks amazing. Recently she also had a bodytuck to remove a lot of the excess skin.

I too am in the process of vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I am currently using MFP as a tool the same as I will use the surgery as a tool. MFP has truly helped me with being "accountable" for the choices that I was making previously. I do agree with some of the posts here that surgery is not a "quick fix"; however if you have health issues and are willing to make the commitment to a "lifestyle" change, then I say go for it. My mother had lap-band surgery almost 4 months ago and is down 45lbs. Good luck with your journey.

I had VSG Sept 6 2011..........so far so good. Lots of work. Surgery is NOT the easy way out.....but a tool. No regrets here

I had a VSG January 19, 2010. No regrets, No excess skin issues, No going back. Lost 127 pounds. Have kept it off for over a year. So love it.

And, it's not an "easy" way out, you have to change bad habits regardless of what method you choose and the decision is really a personal choice. Do your research, talk to people who have had the different surgeries available and then do what's right for you.

Having surgery is a personal decsion for people. I tried to lose weight "the old fashion way" for 30 years but ended up having VSG at the age of 40. It's been the best decsion that I"ve ever made for myself. There were hoops to jump through but I did it and now I have lost 78 lbs in just about 4 months. In my old fashion days, I never had hope that the weight would stay off. I also like comments such as " I can change my habits without having to subject myself to surgery! " Sure if that is what you want to believe...good luck. If that was the case everyone would not smoke, be overweight, bite their nails, or have any addictions. Surgery is a tool. After surgery, I am donating my clothes instead of keeping them for when the day comes that I regain the weight plus the extra 20. Surgery requires change in one's habits because one is not able to physically eat the big 1000 calorie burger or the entire container of ice cream. You might want to eat 3 doughnuts but you can't eat them and then they are no longer a trigger food. I'm no longer a captive of what is on the table or in the cupboard to eat. Surgery is not an easy way out. It is work. Everyday I have to track protein, vitamins, and be more militant in what I eat. It is rewarding to lose the weight and it makes you want to go for a walk/run/workout. When you weigh 271 pounds, it is hard to do the right things. Good luck on your choice.

Hi, I had VSG on March 15,2010. I have no regrets!

Even though I knew and heard it when I was told that it's only a tool, you will have to change your ways I don't think deep down I actually believed it. I thought my stomach is going to be so small how could I possibly gain back the weight? Well I have learned they are so right. I was 219 when I had my surgery, my lowest weight was 162 ( wow, 162! crazy I NEVER thought I would see that again)...then it slowly started creeping back on again. I had not been exercising and was not paying attention to my calories......next thing I know I am seeing 185!

I truly believed that I would not let myself do that again, but the surgery gave me the tool to loose the initial weight now I HAD to change. Even though you can only eat so much at one time...it still can be high in calories.

My sister-in-law told me what great success she was having here. I am finding that counting my calories and EXERCISING is the key. it is so surprising to see the calories add up......I am feeling better and hoping to get down to 160 and then STAY there.

I am determined to use this tool to it's best advantage. I am excited about this new beginning. No matter what you choose for yourself, best of luck to you and don't ever give up.

Good for you for doing your research and doing what you feel is best for you. Don't listen to the haters here and those that tell you to just do it "the old fashioned way". You will still have to do the work to lose and maintain. But the surgery puts the odds in your favor. I had gastric bypass 3 years ago and have maintained my 200 pound loss. Bariatric surgery saved my life.

I wish you the best!!