Types of Weight Loss Surgery
Considering weight loss surgery? As you do your homework to see if it's a good choice for you, you'll want to learn about the various types of operations.What's best for you depends on your goals, your health, your surgeon's recommendation, and which operations your health insurance covers.Talk it over with your doctor so you can make an informed decision. Weight loss surgery is not for everyone. Doctors only recommend it for people who: ● Have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more. This would be about 100 pounds overweight for men or 80 pounds for women. ● Have a lower BMI (but are still obese) and have a serious health problem related to obesity, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, severe sleep apnea, or high cholesterol. ● Have tried unsuccessfully to lose weight by other means. ● Fully understand the risks. Weight loss surgery can be lifesaving, but you need to be dedicated to making dramatic and permanent changes to how you eat, exercise, and