In the end, you along with your surgeon will be able to answer that question. Every case is different and while some patients enjoy great success after surgery, there are many potential patients on whom we never operate because they are not ideal candidates. Your particular health situation, your willingness to work hard to lose weight, and the results of your testing will let us know if surgery is right for you.

Weight loss varies depending on the type of surgery and adherence to lifestyle changes. On average, patients lose 50-70% of their excess weight within the first 12-18 months post-surgery. Continued success depends on maintaining a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

Recovery time varies depending on the type of surgery. Most patients stay in the hospital for 1 to 3 days and can return to normal activities within 3 to 5 weeks. Your surgeon will provide specific guidelines for recovery based on your procedure.

Bariatric surgery, like any other surgery, carries some risks, which should be carefully discussed with your primary physician and our surgeon. However, in certain cases, the surgical risks of bariatric surgery may be lower than the risks of living with obesity and its related co-morbidities. For these patients, surgery becomes an ideal option. Over the past decade, complication and mortality rates have significantly decreased, particularly with the advancement of laparoscopic techniques, which have further minimized surgery-related complications.

Yes, your appetite will likely change after bariatric surgery. Most patients experience a significant reduction in hunger due to hormonal changes and the reduced size of the stomach. In procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, the part of the stomach that produces hunger hormones is either removed or bypassed, leading to decreased appetite. However, it's important to follow dietary guidelines to ensure you're eating enough to stay healthy while losing weight.