For the majority of people, stomach surgery weight loss is not the best option. It is a major surgery with many risks and complications, and will have a long term impact on patients lives. The surgery is generally reserved for people who are severely overweight, usually with a BMI of 40 or more, who are not able to control their weight through diet and exercise. After the surgery is performed, there is still need for the patient to continue with a healthy diet and exercise. Living healthily requires making healthy eating a lifestyle, and not a temporary fix through surgery.