If you are just starting your journey, here are some things you can do to prepare for the process.
Time Line - how long have you been heavy? More than 5 years is considered chronic. Some may have acute medical conditions that can be treated without surgery.
Weight-Loss Programs - make a list of programs you have participated in. Think about when you were successful compared to when you weren't.
Weight-Loss Medications - what have you taken in the past? Some of these can have long term harmful effects on your body.
Medical Problems & Issues - make a list of all your past and current medical problems. This is essential to your safety during surgery.
Current Medications - write down all medications you are taking or have recently stopped taking, this includes prescription, over the counter, herbals, vitamin supplements, etc. Medications can have have a harmful effect on you during surgery.
Surgery History - knowing what kind of surgeries and when you had them is beneficial in planning your surgery.
Weight Loss Surgery is major abdominal surgery. You need to be proactive....it's YOUR health!
