I think the concern I have is that people seem to think it really is a no effort solution. From what I understand about 60% of a person's excess weight drops quickly. That still leaves them with 40% to lose through diet and exercise. I'm sure nobody enters into the decision lightly, but it does seem that way at times. One of the women on the weight loss board I post on has lost about 55lbs since February (I don't know if it was early or late). Lately she's slowed with her loss, regained a few pounds, lost them again, and is now talking about WLS.
I find the whole process scary, even though I was (and probably still would be) considered a good candidate for it. I mean, I know losing weight is hard. I just don't think I could have done it (or would ever). It just seems such a drastic solution. And when I hear women barely over 200lbs considering it that makes me really question the doctors doing it.
|