This is where to go if you're way over weight, such as morbidly obese, and considering bariatric…read moresurgery. After trying all types of other weight loss programs, and none working long term, bariatric sleeve might be the last resort option you want to use.
Some insurances will cover the cost of this surgery, or at least part of it, as being obese is now considered to be like many other diseases or health issues. Obesity can lead to many other health issues such as diabetes, edema, sleep apnea, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, back pain, joint pain, loss of breath, lack of energy, depression, loss of quality of life, and other issues.
Although this may seem like an elective surgery, for some it can be a life saving necessary surgery, and society is just beginning to see obesity as a major health issue that leads to many other issues and that needs to be over come just like any other detrimental health issue.
When going here you will meet with a nurse for a consultation and they will take all your vitals and have your blood drawn across the hallway for more extensive examination. You will also meet with a dietitian who will go over your eating habits, and explain to you what you need to eat and the portion size of it. These are both about 20-30 minute meetings.
Then you will meet with a psychiatrist for 2-3 hours, after you take a long extensive multiple choice exam, which gives the psychiatrist a look into your behaviors, and to see if you would be a good candidate for bariatric surgery. As the success rate for keeping the weight off may be in the 80-90% range, I am not certain.
This surgery is not a cure all or permanent fix. The patient still must follow guidelines and make a life style change in eating habits and exercising for the results to remain permanent forever.
If you have tried all other options to lose and keep the weight off, but they have all failed, this may be an option for you.
