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After Weight Loss
- Work closely with a dietitian, and attend regular support groups.
- Eat nutritious meals of no more than a cup of food. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly.
- Expect some loose, saggy skin. Some people have cosmetic surgery to tighten their skin.
What to Expect After Your Weight Loss Surgery
Year 1: How fast will you lose weight? What challenges will you face?
Year 5: How hard is it to keep the weight off? Are there health effects?
Quality of Life After Weight Loss Surgery
Personal Stories: Transformation After Weight Loss Surgery
Joy dropped from a size 26 to a size 8. Peggy dropped just 50 pounds, but her diabetes is now under control. All need to exercise to keep the weight off.
Joy dropped from a size 26 to a size 8. Peggy dropped just 50 pounds, but her diabetes is now under control. All need to exercise to keep the weight off.
Your Options in Weight Loss Surgery
Making the Choice: Banding or Gastric Bypass Surgery
You have 4 types of weight loss surgery from which to choose. What are the pros and cons of each? How do you decide which surgery is right for you?
You have 4 types of weight loss surgery from which to choose. What are the pros and cons of each? How do you decide which surgery is right for you?
Related Weight Loss Issues: Financing and Plastic Surgery
Does insurance cover weight loss surgery? How will you pay?
Will you want a body lift, contouring, or a tummy tuck?
What does your BMI score mean?
- Under 18.5 Underweight
- 25-29.9 Overweight
- 18.5-24.9 Normal weight
- 30 or more Obese