How can I lower my health risk prior to surgery?
The keys to reducing the risk of complications and ensuring weight loss are in your hands. Try these even if you don't choose surgery:
Stop smoking now. It is the number one cause of
preventable death and contributes to poor health.
Lose weight before surgery, even if it's just a few
pounds. This will boost your confidence and show your commitment to a healthy
lifestyle. It also may help decrease complications from surgery.
Exercise before surgery, even if it's just walking. Our
exercise physiologists will develop an individual program that fits your personal
needs and abilities. Prepare mentally. Weight loss surgery can be the
beginning of a new life, so determine to make the most of this opportunity.
You must be committed to success!
Above all, listen to your medical team. Ask questions, provide information and follow instructions carefully.
Private
Rooms Henry Ford Hospital provides a comfortable and nurturing
environment for each patient.
We have a dedicated inpatient unit of private suites specifically designed and furnished for
bariatric patients.
Private
Rooms
