These days, it seems everyone is looking for a way to lose weight and get healthier. For some, that answer is weight loss surgery. But as with any surgery, there are risks that come along with the benefits. Before you opt for this surgery, you should ask all of the questions you have to be sure it is the right solution for you.
More than that, it’s important to get as much information as you can to be sure you are going into the surgery fully aware of the risks and the lifestyle changes you will have to make post-surgery.
Is surgery my best weight loss option?
Very few, if any, doctors will recommend weight reduction surgery as a first option for weight loss. Generally, it’s always better to lose weight through diet and exercise first, but if your BMI indicates that you are obese and you have not had success with other methods, you could be a good candidate for surgery.
What are the risks associated with this kind of surgery?
As with any surgery, there are risks involved that vary with each person’s health, medical history and the particular surgery you will be having. Talk to your doctor about your particular situation.
How fast will I lose weight? Will the weight loss be permanent?
This type of surgery typically facilitates rapid weight loss. Whether or not the weight comes back depends largely upon how well you adhere to your new dietary restrictions. Weight reduction surgery is not a license to eat whatever you want!
I am very overweight. Is surgery still an option for me?
It may seem counterintuitive, but it is possible to be too heavy to be a good candidate for weight management surgery. Being very overweight makes any surgery very risky. If you have weight-related health concerns such as heart problems or trouble with breathing, your doctor may recommend that you actually lose some weight before you undergo the surgery.
What will my new dietary “rules” look like?
The truth of the matter is, you will have to change your lifestyle following your surgery. This type of surgery is not a miracle cure for your weight issues. You will have to pay close attention to what you eat and be careful to take the nutritional supplements that are recommended to you.
How long will my surgery be?
Anywhere from one hour to about four hours, depending on the type or procedure performed and whether there are complications.
Will I have to stay in the hospital following my surgery?
Yes. You will generally have to stay in the hospital for a few days following surgery, for observation.
Will this surgery affect my fertility?
Although women who have this surgery will still be as able to get pregnant as before, it is advised that they wait for at least a year post-op to get pregnant.
Will I have loose skin after I lose weight?
Because weight loss is generally rapid following surgery, it’s very likely that you will be left with loose skin. Once you reach your ideal weight, you can have the excess still removed through plastic surgery.
Is it possible to have the surgery reversed in the future?
That depends on the type of procedure you have done. Talk to your doctor before you have surgery.
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