Surgery should not be considered
until you and your doctor have
evaluated all other options.
The proper approach to weight-loss
surgery requires discussion and
careful consideration of the
following with your doctor:
- These procedures are in no
way to be considered as cosmetic
surgery.
- The surgery does not involve
the removal of adipose tissue
(fat) by suction or excision.
- A decision to elect surgical
treatment requires an assessment
of the risk and benefit to
the patient and the meticulous
performance of the appropriate
surgical procedure.
- These weight loss surgical
procedures (approved in the
United States) are not reversible.
- The success of weight loss
surgery is dependent upon long-term
lifestyle changes in diet and
exercise.
- Problems may arise after
surgery that may require reoperations.
Success of surgical treatment must
begin with realistic goals and
progress through the best possible
use of well-designed and tested
operations.
