Important Considerations
Bariatric surgery should not be considered until you and your doctor have evaluated all other options. The proper approach to bariatric surgery requires discussion and careful consideration of the following with your doctor:
- These weight loss 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.
- The suggested weight loss surgical procedure may not be reversible.
- The success of bariatric surgery is dependent upon long-term lifestyle changes in diet and exercise.
- Problems may arise after surgery that may require reoperations.
- Success of surgical weight loss treatment must begin with realistic goals and progress through the best possible use of well-designed and tested operations.
