Weight Loss Surgery - Taking the First Step

You’ve struggled with your weight your whole life - never really understanding what it was to be able to take control of your life and finally make a change. You’ve tried every diet, gone down every road you could think of - including seeking out professional help - to find a way to tackle your weight once and for all. But nothing you do seems to work. Now you’re an adult who has been considered obese for as long as you can remember and you are suffering from a variety of medical conditions that are absolutely associated with your weight. You know that if you don’t do something - and do it soon - you could be facing a life of medical problems and even facing an all too early death. You’ve decided that it’s time to consider weight loss surgery because you know that is the last chance for taking your life back and finally getting healthy. But you don’t know where to start. How do you go from deciding you want weight loss surgery to getting on the road to the surgery itself?

Find a doctor. First and foremost, you need to align yourself with a weight loss surgeon who you can trust and who is an expert in this field. Look online to find reviews of weight loss surgeons in and around your area - it’s even worth going out of your area if you don’t find the fit you’re looking for close to home.

Do your research. Not every weight loss surgery is the same. There are several options and each surgery is meant to suit particular needs. Do your research regarding what surgery may work best for your weight loss goals and ensure with your doctor that you are a candidate for the surgery you are considering.

Ask your questions. Once you’ve chosen the surgery that is best for you, ask your doctor about what to expect. What are the details for the surgery? What is the recovery time? What can you expect in terms of weight loss following surgery? Put your questions together and be sure that you get the answers that make you as comfortable as possible.

Get prepared. It’s important to prepare yourself for the surgery itself, as well as what you can expect following surgery. There are lifestyle changes that must be made and it’s important that you are realistic about what has to be done and are prepared for the challenge.

Being educated and prepared is the most important thing you can do for yourself when it comes to weight loss surgery. Take care of yourself and take the first step towards a bright future.

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One of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the country – Dr. Nick Nicholson

• along with a full staff of surgeons, nurses and other experienced clinicians, help patients reverse obesity with LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Revisions.