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Deciding to Have Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is an option that many people consider when they are finding it difficult to lose weight, but it is important to think very carefully about whether or not surgery is the right option for you.

Having an operation is always a serious undertaking, so you should only consider having weight loss surgery if you have already tried to lose weight through diet and exercise. Even if you later have obesity surgery, you will still need to make these kinds of changes to lose weight and keep it off, so it is important to be sure that you are committed to losing weight. If you have a large amount of weight to lose, you are struggling to get rid of it, and you are seriously committed to living a healthier lifestyle, then weight loss surgery might work for you. It might be worthwhile talking to a doctor about how you could benefit from surgery as part of your weight loss efforts.

In order to be eligible for weight loss surgery, you will have to meet certain criteria. Bariatric surgery is usually restricted to people who are over 18 and who have a BMI of at least 40. You might be able to have weight loss surgery if your BMI is between 30 and 40 if you also have type 2 diabetes.

If you meet these eligibility criteria and you think that weight loss surgery is right for you, then you will still have to consider which form of surgery you would prefer to have. Several different kinds of obesity surgery are available, which can be suitable for people with different needs. The main options to consider are the gastric band, gastric sleeve, gastric balloon, and gastric bypass. Your bariatric surgeon can help you to understand the pros and cons of each operation and advise you on which procedure will be best for you.