Re: gastric bye pass
So many variables with "these surgeries".
Worked with a husband/wife couple. 1 had bypass the other lap band. Both had gained most of their weight back, each approx. 280-300 lb. 2-3 years after surgery.
Even if you have the surgery, you have to be devoted to a new life style and diet, or you may fail. Not trying to be negative but the mind is a powerful thing. If you don't have the will, the way may be difficult.
Seems like here locally, "gastric sleeve" is the new thing. Four co-workers in the surgery dept. had this procedure in December, 3 have lost over 50#, the 4th lost some, probably about the same but she was a big girl. I have observed big changes in their diets for breakfast & lunch and I know 1 girl, that weighed about 180-190 and lost 50lb, is exercising too (she never exercised before).
Guess what I'm trying to say, if you are disciplined and can diet and exercise on your own, wait for surgery. If you have the gastric sleeve, what I observed at first anyway, you don't have a choice about diet. Not sure if it will stretch out like the others and allow you to gain the weight back, if your not devoted to it.
BTW, if you have Laparoscopic procedure, hopefully 6 weeks and you can do what you want to.
Good Luck, with whatever you decide to tackle.