Choosing Surgery
Weight loss surgery is major surgery. Although most patients enjoy
an improvement in obesity-related health conditions (such as
mobility, self-image and self-esteem) after the successful results
of weight loss surgery, these results should not be the overriding
motivation for having the procedure.
The goal is to live better, healthier
and longer.
That is why you should make the decision to have weight loss surgery
only after careful consideration and consultation with an
experienced bariatric surgeon. A
qualified surgeon should answer your questions clearly and explain
the exact details of the procedure, the extent of the recovery
period and the reality of the follow-up care that will be required.
They may, as part of routine evaluation for weight loss surgery,
require that you consult with a dietitian and a
psychiatrist/therapist. This is to help establish a clear
understanding of the post-operative changes in behavior that are
essential for long-term success.
It is important to remember that there are no ironclad guarantees in
any kind of medicine or surgery. There can be unexpected outcomes in
even the simplest procedures. What can be said, however, is that
weight loss surgery will only succeed when the patient makes a
lifelong commitment. Some of the challenges facing a person after
weight loss surgery can be unexpected. Lifestyle changes can strain
relationships within families and between married couples. To help
patients achieve their goals and deal with the changes surgery and
weight loss can bring, most bariatric surgeons require follow-up care
that includes support groups, dietitians and other forms of
continuing education.
Ultimately, the decision to have the procedure is entirely up to
you. After having heard all the information, you must decide if the
benefits outweigh the side effects and potential complications.
This surgery is only a tool. Your ultimate success depends on
strict adherence to the recommended dietary, exercise and lifestyle
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