I went to Hermosillo, Mexico for Obesity Surgery (duodenal switch). The surgeon was wonderful, the hospital was first class and the care was prompt and first class. In under 11 months, I've lost over 120 lbs. and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The cost was $11,000 as compared to between $35,000 and $55,000 here in the states.
Tell me again at the 5 year mark how happy you are with it.
80% of all those who undergo this type of surgery gain it back in 5 years.
God is a genius, he made it very hard to starve yourself to death. Cut your intake of calories and your metabolism slows, and the body starts hoarding fat cells.
Heck, when I was dieting, all I had to do was look at a candy and I gained 5 pounds.
Diets don't work, exercise does.