Patients meet with a surgeon who specializes in weight loss surgery. The surgeon will discuss both surgical and medical treatment options for weight loss and determine if weight loss surgery is appropriate for you. The surgeon will also review the procedure and the risks and benefits associated with surgery.
All patients being considered for surgery must meet with a Registered Dietitian, Psychiatrist and Anesthesiologist prior to surgery. Some patients may need additional tests prior to surgery such as an ultrasound of the gallbladder if it has not been removed; an ultrasound of the heart if there is a history of heart disease or use of weight loss medications such as fen/phen, fenfluramine, or Redux; a sleep study test if there is a history of difficulty with breathing while sleeping; a chest x-ray; and/or various blood tests. Additional tests may also be required depending on a patient's medical history.
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