ObesityBlows

This is kinda what I was expecting. Thanks for your response!

2. While you may not initially spend less, your weight loss may lead to higher earnings. It is so sad, but so much discrimination being overweight. I know I have been looked over because of how I look: http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20161130-fat-people-earn-less-and-have-a-harder-time-finding-work Thank you both for your responses. I spoke with my MIL who had this surgery yesterday. She told me that one of her deciding factors was her career. I'm a 6'4" male who carries weight very well and have been told by my leadership that my size and demeanor demand attention, so as a big guy, somehow they're saying it doesn't affect me. I know this is unique. That's why I'm trying to focus on the things that really matter--my health, enjoying my kids' youth, being around to watch my children grow up, and finally be comfortable in my own skin. This thread has been helpful to me. Based on what I'm reading, I might not experience that much decrease in spending, but I really shouldn't see an increase. As a person who's been eating keto off an on for a long time, I'm used to expensive grocery bills. Hopefully the quantity I buy will decrease. I think I have enough protein powder to last me a few months as is.

WOW! You've almost rid yourself of diabetic issues in less than 3 months? I'm not diabetic; in fact, the only obesity related issue I have is blood pressure, unless my anxiety turns out to be related. I'm thoroughly impressed you've come so far in so short a period. CONGRATS!

It certainly does, and I'm not discounting that at all. I suppose it seems silly to think about finances to those who've had the surgery and are experiencing the results; and perhaps that should be proof enough for me; however, that's not how my mind works. I analyze everything. And to others who say they actually spend more on groceries after the surgery because they're buying higher quality food, I'm already buying that type of food. We don't eat "crap" or junk food. I got big by the quantities I was eating, and many years of eating nothing but carbs as prepared by an Italian family. Now, carbs are already a reduced part of my life. I need to better control the quantity. I say this to say I hope my grocery bills don't increase since I'm already buying healthy food like mostly protein, veggies, and even protein powder. Thanks to all for the replies.

I'm in the stage of trying to financially justify this. Where I live, it will cost me $13k to have this surgery. I will likely have to finance part if not all of that. I'm currently trying to see if the amount of money I save on food/eating out/drinking carbonated beverages will completely offset the cost of the financing. Also, in what other ways did you save money after the surgery? Example: I spend ~$200/month eating out; I expect a decrease in that, but I don't know how much.