Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Weight Loss Surgery

Before you make your final decision about weight loss surgery, you should talk with your regular doctor. Your doctor should be able to help you document all of the attempts that you have tried to lose weight including exercise programs, medications, etc. You will also need for your doctor to record and explain any obesity related health conditions that you may have and if they are continuing to get worse or are remaining the same. He should also have a log of your sleeping pattern and if you are receiving enough sleep. He will also have a record of your blood pressure and if it has increased in the past two years. Another record he should have is if you are beginning to have trouble walking because of obesity. All of this information will aid the weight loss surgeon in making the proper decision concerning your weight loss surgery and the type of weight loss surgery that would be best for you.

Now, for the questions you should ask your doctor.

•  How will I personally benefit from weight loss surgery?

•  Am I a good candidate for weight loss surgery?

•  What types of options do I have in weight loss surgery?

•  What should I do next?

•  Can you refer a surgeon for weight loss surgery?

•  How do I choose a weigh loss surgeon?

With these questions answered, you should be able to move forward with your decision for weight loss surgery and find the perfect solution for you weight. Remember, to ask any other questions that will make you feel comfortable about making this decision before you leave his office and if you think of other questions you can always call and ask.