I guess my problem with the whole approach is that they don't account for the psychological reasons that people are obese. Most if not all the time there are reasons, and a quick fix for the time being may be fine...if it's what they think they need. But in many cases they gain the weight back...you can re-stretch the stomach lining and end up eating like you were before.
My point is I guess...if you're willing to make the lifestyle changes they ask you to make when you are having the surgery...why not just do it in the beginning...? Instead of circumventing the real problem...which is...psychologically...why you eat...in the first place?
I dunno...all I knew was in my head I thought...oh no...not for me!!!
I totally understand if others need and want it...that's what's wonderful about having the right to do what you want with your own body...
