Thank you all for responding. I know that this post was created by 222*2, but I was thinking it. Actually I went to post the question and saw that someone had beat me to it!! I am one of those that likes to know all the details. I would never do an extreme low calorie diet. I couldn't do it. The food cravings are enough to make you go mad!

If anyone knows of some studies out there that I could read on-line or in a book, please let me know!

Pugzilla: one of my co-workers has done the surgery. Guess what diet the Doctor put her on after the surgery?? ATKINS! oh the irony....