Gathering Information for Your Weight Loss Surgery

Posted by Dr. Nick Nicholson on November 18th, 2014

Education is the first step in managing any situation successfully and weight loss surgery is no exception. A surgery such as this is meant to help you lose quite a bit of weight so that you can get healthy, increase your quality of life, and even extend your life. So when you make the decision to have that surgery, you do so with your health in mind. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you won’t feel anxious about entering into the surgery process. There’s much to consider. But just as it is with everything else, you must get educated to get prepared.

You should know that the first step in weight loss surgery is gathering the information that will allow you to be as prepared as possible. So get to work so that you understand what to expect from your weight loss surgery.

                        Research your specific procedure. Every weight loss surgery is different and you’ve certainly worked with your doctor to determine the best procedure for you. Now that you know, research the particulars of your surgery so that you know what to expect. if you have any questions, make sure you talk with your doctor so that you are completely clear about your surgery.

                        Research your recovery. You need to understand what recovery will entail for you. Every person’s recovery time is a bit different for sure, but there is an overall recovery process so make sure you understand what to expect in those days, weeks, and months following surgery.

                        Know what you need to do to make sure you are successful. Surgery is only one part of the weight loss process. What you do following surgery in terms of lifestyle - diet, exercise, etc. - plays a huge role in how successful you will be in your journey.

                        Put your tools in place. Make sure you have everything you need at your disposal to make this journey as comfortable and successful as possible. That means support regarding nutrition, peer support, etc. The more you can do prior to the surgery, the better off you will be after your surgery is complete.

Get organized, get prepared, and get ready to change your life with weight loss surgery.

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One of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the country – Dr. Nick Nicholson – along with a full staff of surgeons, nurses and other experienced clinicians, help patients reverse obesity with LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Revisions.