Weight Loss Surgery Procedures
Which Is Right for You?
The most important step in weight
loss surgery is getting all of the information you need about the
various surgical options. Ultimately your surgeon and other
physicians are your best resource for information about the
procedure they will recommend to you. When you ask a question, make
sure you understand the answer. Do not hesitate to ask for a clearer
explanation given in simpler language. The decision to have a weight
loss surgical procedure may take several visits to their office and
consultation with more than one doctor. Ask your doctor for names of
other patients who have had similar procedures and who are willing
to discuss their experiences, good and bad, with you. We
encourage potential patients to attend support groups before
undergoing surgery.
You may choose to research weight loss surgery on your own via the
Internet or through your local library. As with any search for
medical information, be sure that your sources are responsible
recognized experts in the field you are investigating. Two excellent
resources for weight loss surgery are the
American Society for
Bariatric Surgery and
Obesity Help.
Although the results of weight loss surgery can be drastic, there
are potential risks and complications. Before making your decision,
you should be well informed. These steps are necessary if you are to
give what is called "informed consent" for the procedure. Informed
consent is a legal term meaning that a patient agrees that they have
received and understood enough information about a procedure's
benefits and risks to allow them to make a decision that is right
for them. Your surgeon will require you to sign a consent form
before performing your procedure. Before you sign a consent form,
you should have a solid understanding of what is about to take
place. You should know what you would need to do to live well after
the operation. And you should be aware of the signs or symptoms of
complications to look for which may occur after your surgery. |
IN THIS SECTION
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WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
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HOW
SURGERY REDUCES WEIGHT
:: TYPES OF PROCEDURES
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HOW
EFFECTIVE IS SURGERY?
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WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
:: PREPARATION FOR SURGERY
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