Undergoing a weight loss surgery is indeed a big step and a life-changing decision. A lot of people have asked me how I decided on the right program for my body need and how I got the right surgeon to perform the surgery. This may be a tough one for those who have never undergone a weight loss surgery and so, here are a few tips that you may find helpful in your decision making.
Research
Research as much as possible on various programs that you can find in your area. Check out various hospitals, read various blogs and articles, look up on social media networks, forums, and various inquiry platforms to know more about what program suits you best.
Informational Seminars
There are many free programs that provide information which you can be benefited from. Try to get more information through such programs. Keep an eye out for well-known bariatric surgery programs. At this phases, it is good to find out the pre-surgery/treatment education that such programs offer, the support provided, and post-treatment education, etc. Also, look out for programs that have an industry standard label so to be sure of the legitimacy of quality and care.
Support Groups
Attend support groups programs and get in touch with actual patients who themselves will be undergoing the surgery with you. Try to get the first hands experience on things such as the struggles and the success stories of their lives concerning the surgery. These are people who have been through what you are in and about to go through; so their experience and knowledge will no doubt give you both clarity and support.
Lastly, you yourself need to be prepared for the surgery as it is a huge life-changing event. Dr. Sandeep Banerjee, an expert in the field of bariatric surgery at Apollo Hospital in Delhi mentions that you need to be prepared both emotionally and mentally to keep yourself composed and ready for the shift that is to take place.
Research
Research as much as possible on various programs that you can find in your area. Check out various hospitals, read various blogs and articles, look up on social media networks, forums, and various inquiry platforms to know more about what program suits you best.
Informational Seminars
There are many free programs that provide information which you can be benefited from. Try to get more information through such programs. Keep an eye out for well-known bariatric surgery programs. At this phases, it is good to find out the pre-surgery/treatment education that such programs offer, the support provided, and post-treatment education, etc. Also, look out for programs that have an industry standard label so to be sure of the legitimacy of quality and care.
Attend support groups programs and get in touch with actual patients who themselves will be undergoing the surgery with you. Try to get the first hands experience on things such as the struggles and the success stories of their lives concerning the surgery. These are people who have been through what you are in and about to go through; so their experience and knowledge will no doubt give you both clarity and support.
Lastly, you yourself need to be prepared for the surgery as it is a huge life-changing event. Dr. Sandeep Banerjee, an expert in the field of bariatric surgery at Apollo Hospital in Delhi mentions that you need to be prepared both emotionally and mentally to keep yourself composed and ready for the shift that is to take place.
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ReplyDeleteObesity not only affects your self-confidence but also give rise to major health complications like heart diseases, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and stroke. It is important to deal with the weight gain faster in order to prevent any health complications. Medanta Clinic offers Bariatric Surgery in Delhi for major weight loss with state of the art equipment and services.