October 19, 2006

I am starting to understand why Mayo Clinic requires that each person take the LEARN class prior to gastric bypass surgery.  One of the major points that needs to be stressed to someone considering gastric bypass surgery is it is not a cure for obesity.  It is nothing more than a tool.

It is possible for someone who has surgery to gain all of their weight back if they do not change their eating habits and lifestyle.  This is the main focus of LEARN.  I just finished week 2 of 12 on Tuesday, and already am so impressed with the program.  My eyes have really been opened by having to log everything I eat and its calorie amount each day.  I am starting to look more at labels before making meal and snack choices.