What is this board for?

I'm a newbie. Is this board for people who won't be having surgery at all, and are working on weight loss by non-surgical methods, or is it for people who plan to have surgery some time in the future? Please let me know. Thanks much. :-)

Hi and welcome to our board........ Most of us have choosen not to have surgery......... I was approved for the lapband, and backed out, giving the old fashion way one more go !!!!!!! I have lost 150 pounds and right now in my maintainting program........ Please read some of our profiles for more on us........ I am sure the other ladies will be posting their introductions shortly. Again, welcome Phyllis

Diva, Wow! A 150 lb loss......that is incredible! Good for you. You are proof that it can be done non-surgically. You must be so proud. I'm very torn about having surgery (not approved yet anyway) and am glad this message board is here. Thanks for welcoming me. :-)

Hi DS, Welcome!! I still struggle with the decision to have WLS or not from time to time. But overall, I'm glad I didn't. I lost 100 pounds after being told that I was type 2 diabetic. Although this forum is for people who are tackling their obesity without surgery everyone is welcomed. It is a tough decision to make. I have gained back 20 pounds. I'm maintaining now, but I still have another 60 to go, so I sometimes do think about it. Yet, I am confident I will get the weight off without WLS. Good luck and keep us posted on how you are doing! Ann