Non-surgical proceedure? :help:

What is meant by non-surgical proceedure for weight loss? New to the idea of WLS, need some ideas on how to start. Rather apprehensive to approach PCP about this idea. Don't know how he feels about it, is this the easy way out? Any feedback will help. Thanks, Nancy

This could be a traditional diet and exercise program, or a liquid diet such as Optifast or Medifast or .... well you get the idea, right? I can't answer whether or not it's the easy way out. But I have tried the non-surgical methods and while they worked, nothing LASTED. The weight always came back because I had a big appetite. My surgeon at first was not in favor of WLS. But finally, after a number of visits, I was adamant and he gave me a referral. It takes courage and determination to pursue wls, especially after what some of the insurance companies put you through! irene

Oooops! I said my surgeon wasn't in favor of wls, but I should have said my Primary doctor! irene