We will only offer surgery if the benefits outweigh the risks of the surgery. We will
also only proceed with surgery if we believe that you have made an informed decision.
You should have an understanding of your obesity, the health giving objective of the
procedures involved, have realistic expectations of what the procedure can accomplish
and be aware of the risks involved.
We are committed to doing everything necessary to obtain the best possible results for
you. A commitment will be needed from you to achieve your goals as bariatric surgery is
one component (albeit a major one) in achieving your health goals.
So, you will have a responsibility to modify your lifestyle, eating and exercise habits.
That said, this modification can be surprisingly easy post bariatric surgery. Another
way of looking at it is to consider bariatric surgery as a “reset” button in terms of
where you are with regard to your health. Your decision to proceed should only be made
after careful consideration and discussion with your family. This decision could
ultimately change your life in a very powerful and positive way.