Question:

Where do I begin?

Answer:

• Talk to your general practitioner, medical specialist or family doctor
• Find a local bariatric surgeon and support group.
• Locate a surgeon in your area. Call them to see if they offer seminars or free information sessions for the public.
• Talk to other patients that have had or considered weight loss surgery.

Remember, there is much misinformation about weight loss surgery that you may encounter from unqualified sources. Talking to others who have taken the path you are now considering may help you understand what you need to know to make a decision you can be comfortable with.

In the end, your best source of information is an experienced bariatric surgeon who knows how to handle your special needs before, during and after weight loss surgery.

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