Surgery, or keep trying other things?

I've had problems with being overweight for many years. About five years ago I had become obese. I don't over-eat, my diet has always been healthy and I rarely eat junk foods. I have also been exercising much more over the past two years (aerobics/biking/walking) and recently started weight training. In the distant past I also tried diets, I'm sure you all know how unsuccessful that was. Despite all my effort I haven't lost any weight and I'm getting very frustrated. My doctor suggested putting me on a low calorie diet, and since I know diets won't work (and my diet is healthy to begin with) I don't see the point. I never thought of surgery as an option before, but I'm wondering if I'd be approved. My bmi is 40.9, but I don't have any apparent health problems as a result. My thyroid checked out ok, and I get the feeling that my doctor wouldn't want me to consider surgery, but opt for a diet instead. Obesity seems to run on my father's side of the family. Anyhow, I'm wondering if I would be a candidate for surgery. I don't know what else I can do.

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