General Info

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 or a knowledgeable family physician. 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 dietician and nutritionist and a psychiatrist and therapist. This is to help establish a clear understanding of the post-operative changes in behavior that are essential for long-term success.