Questions for Your Bariatric Surgeon

• What types of weight loss surgery procedures have you performed?
• How many of each bariatric procedure have you performed?
• Can bariatric surgery be performed using minimally invasive techniques?
• Can I be considered a candidate for bariatric surgery even though I have one or more associated health conditions related to my obesity?
• Which procedure is best for me?
Why? What are the risks involved?
• How long will I be in surgery?
• What is the length of my anticipated hospital stay?
• How long will it be before I can return to pre-surgery levels of activity?
• How will my eating habits change?
• Do you have information about bariatric surgery costs and payment options?
• What is the typical excess weight loss and improvement of associated health conditions for your other patients?
• Do you have patients who are willing to share their experiences, both positive and negative?
• What information can you give me to help family and friends better understand bariatric surgery?
• What type of long-term, after-care services (such as support groups and counseling) can you provide for me?
• What do you expect from me if I decide to choose a surgical solution?