I would imagine that it will severely affect your ability to do long distance riding, due to limitations on how much you'll be able to drink and eat. Please, give the cycling time to make a difference and try other controls. Try to ride on the diet that you'll be forced to live on and see how that effects your energy levels. It seems SO drastic, and permanent, and counter to an active lifestyle.
The woman I know who had the surgery really struggles with the limited diet. She has lost weight, but realizes now that she could have done it with just diet. You have the added benefit of already exercising. How long have you been trying to diet?
Last edited by Pedal Wench; 04-20-06 at 11:06 AM.