Nearly eleven years ago, I underwent gastric bypass surgery. In the two years that followed, I lost one hundred fifty pounds. Life does what it does, and in the rough few years after that weight loss, I maintained unhealthy coping skills that led to a sixty-pound weight regain. I am not here to make excuses; this is a cautionary tale. Whether you get bariatric surgery or on the ever-popular weight loss shots, weight loss is no miracle.
I’ve lost the weight, gained some back, lost that, and kept it off. It doesn’t matter what aids you use, diets you follow, or exercises you do. What matters is tackling the root causes of your problem. The root causes of my problem are emotional eating, binge eating, and other mental illnesses. I am most successful when I deal with my mental health before focusing on my physical health. If your weight problem stems from your mind, physical changes via surgery or medication will not address core issues. My advice is to use your aid as such and focus on healing. Taking on the challenging mental and behavioral work to make effective changes in your life is the best way to take full advantage of any weight loss tools you utilize. Try not to squander any opportunities due to the fear of addressing your problems head-on. Success does not come from miracles. It comes from hard work and commitment. You may not have those tools forever, so use them and make effective changes that last a lifetime.
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