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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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