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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 145469" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>I've had a few friends try it. For one, it was successful. She lost over 100 pounds and has kept the weight off for five years now. She started exercising and improving her diet pre-surgery. She went to therapy to battle her demons regarding food.</p><p> </p><p>It was a disaster for the other two. Both of them seemed to think that the surgery was a cureall and didn't do the work that was needed to keep the weight off. They not regained the initial weight they lost over the first six months, but an additional 50 lbs each.</p><p> </p><p>Right now, I have a morbidly obese friend who is talking about getting the lap band surgery. I don't think it will ultimately work for her. Food is her comfort, her friend, stress-releasor, etc. She is a closet eater. Exercise has never been a part of her vocabulary. From what I can tell, she's in the category of those who think the surgery will do the work for her.</p><p> </p><p>So, my opinion is that if you're willing to do the work, especially the therapy as to the whys of eating, it can be highly successful. It will peel the pounds off quickly. To keep them off, you really do have to change your lifestyle.</p><p> </p><p>I wish you the best no matter which route, if any, you go. It is not an easy decision. It is not an easy course. It can be a very successful course that can add years to your life.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 145469, member: 3626"] I've had a few friends try it. For one, it was successful. She lost over 100 pounds and has kept the weight off for five years now. She started exercising and improving her diet pre-surgery. She went to therapy to battle her demons regarding food. It was a disaster for the other two. Both of them seemed to think that the surgery was a cureall and didn't do the work that was needed to keep the weight off. They not regained the initial weight they lost over the first six months, but an additional 50 lbs each. Right now, I have a morbidly obese friend who is talking about getting the lap band surgery. I don't think it will ultimately work for her. Food is her comfort, her friend, stress-releasor, etc. She is a closet eater. Exercise has never been a part of her vocabulary. From what I can tell, she's in the category of those who think the surgery will do the work for her. So, my opinion is that if you're willing to do the work, especially the therapy as to the whys of eating, it can be highly successful. It will peel the pounds off quickly. To keep them off, you really do have to change your lifestyle. I wish you the best no matter which route, if any, you go. It is not an easy decision. It is not an easy course. It can be a very successful course that can add years to your life. [/QUOTE]
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