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Michigan Obesity Surgery Specialists

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Important Considerations
Surgery should not be considered until you and your doctor have evaluated all other options. The proper approach to weight-loss surgery requires discussion and careful consideration of the following with your doctor:
  1. These procedures are in no way to be considered as cosmetic surgery.
  2. The surgery does not involve the removal of fat by suction (liposuction) or excision (tummy-tuck).
  3. The decision to undergo surgical treatment for obesity requires an assessment of the risk and benefit for the patient.
  4. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is not reversible.
  5. The success of weight loss surgery is dependent upon long-term lifestyle changes in diet and exercise.
  6. Problems may arise after surgery that may require reoperations.
  7. Success of surgical treatment must begin with realistic goals and progress through the best possible use of well-designed and tested operations.
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