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Put these in order of importance on how they effect weight loss

i'm curious how people would rank these eight factors in importance for success after weight loss after surgery.

Which of these matters the most? Which matters the least?

If you don't want to do all eight, even ranking the top three or providing some insight into your choices....could make for a fascinating look at how we approach our journeys.

Diet

Luck

Exercise

Supportive home environment

Will to succeed

Emotional stability

Skill of surgeon

Mental health

Are there other important factors not listed here?

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  • Hop_Scotch
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    I wonder if the responses will vary according to our own perceptions as to whether we have control of the outcome of events in our lives. Those who perceive they have little control in the outcom

  • sillykitty
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    Most Important Luck/Skill of the Surgeon - I have very little hunger and it seems more restriction than most at this stage. Least Important Supportive home environment - I live alone, s

  • I would say genetics are important

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On 07/24/2018 at 09:25, Creekimp13 said:



i'm curious how people would rank these eight factors in importance for success after weight loss after surgery.




Which of these matters the most? Which matters the least?




If you don't want to do all eight, even ranking the top three or providing some insight into your choices....could make for a fascinating look at how we approach our journeys.








Diet




Luck




Exercise




Supportive home environment




Will to succeed




Emotional stability




Skill of surgeon




Mental health








Are there other important factors not listed here?






Will to succeed
Diet
Luck
Emotional stability
Supportive home environment
Exercise
Surgeon

For me, the “tool” gets you started
And then I believe your will, determination and diet take the next lead. Sprinkle that in with luck and mental health :)

Fun thread, thanks Creek
I would choose emotional stability. Without that you are constructing,a house of cards. One puff of Stress-Wind and everything collapses and your plans are destroyed.

Skill of surgeon

Mental health

Supportive home environment

Will to succeed

Emotional stability

Diet

Exercise

Luck

I think this would help. :)

Edited by Numbheart

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