Weight loss surgical operations are "tools""not "cures". This concept is critical to understanding how surgery can help you lose weight. If you go into a surgical procedure thinking that once the operation is over you don’t have to do anything and can sit back as the procedure works you are very much mistaken. Any of the surgical procedures can help you lose weight by providing you with a "tool" for your "weight loss tool kit". Your weight loss tool kit also includes things such as life long dedication to eating the correct foods, the right portion sizes as well as frequent exercise. As long as you understand that the surgical procedure will help but not cure, you are much closer to achieving realistic weight loss goals.