Why Does This Surgery Work?

This is a great question that I recently saw posted on a message board. After so many failed attempts at dieting what makes wls surgery work?

I think that what worked for me was that in the beginning you lose weight. You can't eat much after the surgery, so there is no doubt that this will cause you to lose weight. Yes, I was sceptical in the beginning and worried that I would be the one it doesn't work for. I found that as I started to have success with my weight loss in a way that I never did before, it fueled me on to greater success. In addition, the early months give me an opportunity to change my habits that I never really had before because I didn't experience hunger the way I did as a pre-op. In addition to the change in my eating, I've lost enough weight that I can exercise at an intensity that I never could before. I think this has been a contributing factor for me as well.

Additionally, I think I really hit rock bottom before the surgery. The weight was started to take a toll on my health, both physical and emotional. I believe a big part of the success has been a commitment to remembering where I can from and participating in support groups. I always try to make my surgeon's support group. I think it helps keep me focused on what I need to do to make this surgery a success. I find it very helpful to meet with others who share similar battles.