Introduction
People through most parts of the world are getting heavier. For example, more than 55% of those living in the United States have a weight problem. Not everyone with a weight problem is a weight loss surgical candidate.
This section will give you a general idea of what type of person is a weight loss candidate as well as the some of the "main stream operations" being performed for weight loss and other introductory key points.
Remember, the following sections are for information only! Any decision to have weight loss surgery or not should be between you and your doctor. More complete and accurate information should come from your doctor, not this site.
- Weight Categories
- Who is a Surgical Candidate?
- Non-Surgical Treatments
- Key to Success of Surgery
- Surgical Options
- Weight Loss Surgery Categories
- Gastric Bypass
- Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
- LAP-BAND
- Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgery
- Picking Your Surgeon
- Picking Your Hospital
- Pre-Operative Preparation
- Risk of Surgery
- Post-Operative Care
- Support Groups
- Long Term Weight Loss Outcome
