The Weight Loss Surgery Program

What to Expect When Considering Weight Loss Surgery

If you are thinking about weight loss surgery and have doubts about whether it is right for you, you’re not alone. It’s a life-changing decision, and serious contemplation—particularly overcoming concerns and learning how to effectively cope with them—is part of the decision-making process for everyone.

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.

 

 

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