There’s so much hype lately about bariatric surgery. There’s so much publicity that it’s almost scary. The commercials seem to say all a person needs to do is to spend an hour or two getting the surgery and then their life will be perfect and they’ll live happily ever after.

I just wonder what the downside is to this surgery? How many die from this procedure? I’ve been searching a lot, but so far, all I seem to find are websites touting it. It must be a big money maker for surgeons and hospitals, but I want to find out how safe it is.

I’ve read all sorts of diet books and tried all sorts of programs. But none of them seem to work for me long term. I’m starting this in order to chronicle my exploration of becoming fit in a sane and logical manner. I think the diet industry is a booming one and there are some success stories out there. But why is it most people fail? Why can’t people lose weight and keep it off?