Welcome to the family, Von!
I too considered surgery since all the diets I've ever tried, failed.
Anyone can find a "diet" that will help take off weight. I lost count years ago of how many I tried.
But this lifestyle focuses on keeping fat off our bodies for the rest of our lives!
And we can do this without paying dues or fees to anyone!!!
The key to it's effectiveness is that it is based on replacing things that make us fat with those that do not.
If you don't feel deprived and are enjoying the food you eat, it is easy to
lose weight and keep it off.
This is how we still enjoy things like ice cream, candy, decadent desserts, etc.
Just check out the recipe section of this forum to get an idea.
And if you have a favorite high-carb recipe, just post it in the "Ask Umpa" recipe section and she will gladly convert to low-carb for you.
We are a group of folks determined to reach (and keep) our
weight loss goals while helping each other do the same.
If you ever have a question or concern, please let us know.
We're here to help each other see our goals become realities!
Tony
