Calling out the reason I have lost so much weight, bariatric surgery. I have dieted, exercised, literally struggled my whole life with weight issues until getting surgery and bam! I am the thinnest I have ever been with little to no effort 6 months out. I am not even hungry most the time, I just eat for old reasons like when I am happy or sad or socializing or if the food is really good. WLS has done for me what diet and exercise couldn't, too bad insurance won't cover for everyone... No one needs a huge stomach...

It was my best investment ever as well. I even calculated my ROI (return on investment) and figured out that the money I saved on food costs would pay for my surgery expenses in about 3 1/2 years. After that, it's pure profit! There goes the BOOM! :-)

Not to mention all those unrealized healthcare costs for all those doctor and hospital visits for ailments we'll never develop because we are at a healthier weight.

Agreed! I struggled mightily. No more.....

Calling out the reason I have lost so much weight, bariatric surgery. I have dieted, exercised, literally struggled my whole life with weight issues until getting surgery and bam! I am the thinnest I have ever been with little to no effort 6 months out. I am not even hungry most the time, I just eat for old reasons like when I am happy or sad or socializing or if the food is really good. WLS has done for me what diet and exercise couldn't, too bad insurance won't cover for everyone... No one needs a huge stomach...

While I echo your praise of WLS success; some of what you said concerns me. Eating for for old reasons, like happy or sad, is what got many of us here in the first place. And no effort, I wish... everyday is another level of effort for me.

Enjoy it, but Be careful... The honeymoon won't last forever!

I know it won't last forever, I am terrified at the thought of even gaining one pound back. Good habits are important for long term success, I doubt anyone could disagree with that

Chunky is back again, what can I say besides I clearly don't have the same experience you do. I have worked my butt literally off for the last year and a half.

WLS is harder work than losing weight the old fashioned way. You have to plan everything you put in your mouth for every meal, you must focus on nutrients to ensure you don't end up malnourished, you must ensure you take your Vitamins, get in enough Water and in many cases my decision impacts those around me. From the restaurants we choose to eat at to the groceries we buy.

WLS is the best thing I ever did for myself and my family but it certainly does not come easy at all.

I would hate to see someone new read this post and assume everything is easy.

And yes, I too am terrified of gaining it all back, so I focus every single day to make sure that never happens. It is the price I will pay to have my health back. I am 100% comfortable with my role in this journey.

Is it the same for RNY and Sleeve?