Put these in order of importance on how they effect weight loss

[SarcasticGastric 6]

It's interesting how high folks are placing will to succeed. I like the idea because it gives me a sense of control, but if will to succeed were sufficient, I wouldn't be having this surgery. If your biology is fighting you, I'm skeptical that your will to succeed is going to prevail.

My understanding of the best research is that the surgery changes the weight that your body defends. If your body previously defended 400 lbs and now defends 280 lbs, getting to 200 lbs is going to be as difficult as losing and maintaining an 80 lb weight loss when you were 400 lbs. What weight will your body defend after surgery? No one knows. Research points to genetics playing a major influence on outcome. No one wants to hear that because it feels random and unfair, but that's pretty much life in a nutshell. Life isn't fair, all you can do is play the odds and hope for the best.

[BostonWLKC 807]

On 07/24/2018 at 09:25, Creekimp13 said:

i'm curious how people would rank these eight factors in importance for success after weight loss after surgery.

Which of these matters the most? Which matters the least?

If you don't want to do all eight, even ranking the top three or providing some insight into your choices....could make for a fascinating look at how we approach our journeys.

Diet

Luck

Exercise

Supportive home environment

Will to succeed

Emotional stability

Skill of surgeon

Mental health

Are there other important factors not listed here?

Will to succeed
Diet
Luck
Emotional stability
Supportive home environment
Exercise
Surgeon

For me, the “tool” gets you started
And then I believe your will, determination and diet take the next lead. Sprinkle that in with luck and mental health :)

Fun thread, thanks Creek

[Frustr8 7,886]

I would choose emotional stability. Without that you are constructing,a house of cards. One puff of Stress-Wind and everything collapses and your plans are destroyed.

[Numbheart 108]

Skill of surgeon

Mental health

Supportive home environment

Will to succeed

Emotional stability

Diet

Exercise

Luck

I think this would help.

Edited July 27, 2018 by Numbheart