Bariatric surgery

Hey everyone,

For anyone who doesn't know, bariatric surgery is a procedure where either part of the stomach is removed or there is a band placed around the stomach. Both of these approaches allow less food to be consumed, and, thereby, the recipient loses weight very quickly. There are various benefits to this procedure including recovery from diabetes and decreased risk for heart disease. Likewise,the weight loss in these cases are dramatic with averages ranging from 35kg (77lbs) to 53kg (116.6lbs), depending on which surgery people receive. However, I am not a fan of these surgeries because they encourage the idea of the quick fix that everyone seems to want for every problem. Now, I will admit that the surgery isn't easy on its recipients, but years of overeating and under exercising has lead to the level of obesity necessary for these surgeries. Personally, I think a natural weight loss is more rewarding and teaches people the skills necessary to maintain their weight. Now, there is one thing that this surgery proves without a doubt. People can lose weight through calorie restriction. If it were true that the many people who claim they can't lose weight, this surgery shouldn't work. Its efficacy, without question, proves these people wrong. My final concern is that I've seen no evidence that the diets of bariatric surgery recipients changes after surgery. There is a regimen that they have to follow for a time, and they are encouraged to eat a protein heavy diet. However, I have found no evidence concerning behavior, good or bad, after surgery. When I do, I'll discuss it. However, the message to focus on here is that people can lose weight. It simply takes exercise and calorie restriction.