Question:
I've seen so much on the wls can you gain your weight back in any of the surgerys?

   — Theresa B. (posted on February 29, 2000)

February 29, 2000
Yes. Especially with the VBG, which has a high failure rate. However, if the proper diet is not followed once your weight loss goal is met, weight gain can occur. Stats anyone?
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 8, 2001
Patient compliance is of utmost importance. You can eat your way back after any of these operations. They are a tool, a help not a solution. In reseaching these surgeries I have met people who have done exactly this. The result is that the now have some major health problems. Be very clear about this point before you have this surgery. Think of it like heart surgery. If they have given you a quadruple bypass as a result of heart disease they put you on a food plan that helps prevent the build up in the future. WLS do the same thing. They are away to clear away the build up by a solid healthful food plan and exercise prevents future build up.
   — [Anonymous]