The Journey To Your Best Life
More than a third of Americans struggle with obesity. While it’s often caused by poor eating and exercise habits, obesity can also be affected by your genes and conditions like type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance. That means diet and exercise alone aren’t always enough. Here’s what your journey with bariatric, or weight loss, surgery would look like.
STEP 1
EDUCATION
You’ve heard about bariatric surgery from friends or family. Maybe you’ve done research online. But now you want reliable information, to decide whether surgery is right for you.
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OPTIMIZATION
You’ve considered your options, consulted your primary care physician, and decided bariatric surgery is right for you. Now it’s time to meet the care team, who will help prepare you for a safe, successful surgery.
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OPERATION
Today’s the day! You’ve reached your preoperative weight-loss goal, and you’re ready for surgery. Let’s review your options.
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TRANSFORMATION
You’re home! You’ll take some time to recover from surgery, and you will be well on your way to living your best life.
Learn MoreAll about robotic bariatric surgery
Dr. Havaleshko answers what robotic bariatric surgery is, what patients who undergo these procedures can expect, and who would be a good candidate for bariatric surgery.