Weight loss surgery

Question 1

How is weight loss surgery done?

Answer 1

Gatric bypass, gastric band, gastrectomy weight loss via keyhole surgery; endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty via endoscope

Question 2

What is the preparation like for weight loss surgery?

Answer 2

• Preparation: physical health check via blood, urine, xrays, scans to check for blood clots, ulcers and hernias
• Mental wellbeing: including your ability to cope with long term lifestyle changes needed after weight loss surgery including attending follow up appointments and taking supplements
• Eating patterns and diet- including how you’ve already tried to lose weight