Is bariatric surgery right for me?
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Rebecca Beecroft of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Only you and your physician can decide that. I would say that bariatric surgery is right for many people with obesity and additional co-morbidities (meaning other diseases and illnesses). So if you are obese and have arthritis, diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic infections, trouble completing your own self-care, limited movement, trouble walking more than 100 feet, shortness of breath with routine activities, easy fatigue and tiredness- you should talk to your doctor.
Deciding if the surgery is right for you requires consideration of all lifestyle changes. You have to eat better. You need to eat smaller portions. If you do not change your eating habits, you will not be successful.
If you know you can give up chips, soda, beer, cookies, crackers, drive through, pizza, cheeseburgers, and other products with high fat, salt, and sugar contents, then you may be ready for gastric bypass. If you do not think you can sustain these lifestyle changes, start small and see how you do before you begin the surgical process.
Make one small change a week and you may surprise yourself with your own success!
Helpful? 2 people found this helpfulOnly you and your physician can decide that. I would say that bariatric surgery is right for many people with obesity and additional co-morbidities (meaning other diseases and illnesses). So if you are obese and have arthritis, diabetes,... More -
Dr. Anthony Gonzalez of Baptist Health South Florida answered:If your life seems like an uphill battle with obesity, failed diets and unsuccessful exercise attempts, bariatric surgery could be the right weight-loss solution for you. To qualify
for surgery, you must have a body mass index (BMI) of 40+, or 35+ with an obesity-related disease.
The Weight-loss Program at South Miami Hospital provides pre- and post-surgery counseling and testing. This process prepares you for surgery and addresses challenges you may face before and after.
Our weight-loss specialists conduct the following evaluations:
- Psychosocial Assessment—reviews your expectations, establishes your support system and develops a postoperative recovery plan.
- Nutritional Counseling—provides nutritional education, designs your food plan and addresses dietary concerns and questions.
- Medical Testing—provides pre-surgery testing, as needed.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulIf your life seems like an uphill battle with obesity, failed diets and unsuccessful exercise attempts, bariatric surgery could be the right weight-loss solution for you. To qualify for surgery, you must have a body mass index (BMI) of 40+, or 35+... More
