INTRODUCTION TO BARIATRIC SURGERY
INTRODUCTION TO BARIATRIC SURGERYTRANSCRIPTIf after making healthy food choices and increasing your physical activity you stillare having trouble losing weight, your healthcare provider may recommend bariatricsurgery.Common types of bariatric surgery include, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, andgastric banding.“I called Dr. Peters back up and set up the appointment and we went over thediscussion with him and we decided the gastric bypass was best for me.”Not everyone is a candidate for bariatric surgery. You and your healthcare providerwill discuss your medical history, health issues, ways you have tried to lose weight inthe past and the risks of bariatric surgery.“Well, prior to the surgery, I had to do about six months of nutrition classes, lifeskill classes, and during that time, they teach you how to change your life.”“Two and a half years out of the surgery I can kind of eat like almost anything Iwant, but I eat the right food. I eat protein, vegetables. I could go to a buffet and itwouldn’t bother me at all now.”Bariatric surgery is not for everyone. You and your healthcare provider can talk aboutwhether it is right for you.20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_gn_10209_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient mesh
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