Every surgery has risks of complications. However, risks can be greatly reduced with an experienced bariatric surgery team and by carefully following instructions before and after surgery.
Your surgeon will explain the risks in detail during your surgical evaluation and recommend steps you can take to minimize them. In most cases, the surgical risks are outweighed by the benefits you will gain by improving your health problems.
You and your primary support person will learn more about these possible complications by attending Henry Ford's required Bariatric Surgery Nurse and Nutrition Consultation Class.
Bariatric Surgery Center For Weight Loss Henry Ford's Bariatric Surgery Center offers the three most popular bariatric surgery options...
About general surgery Bariatric surgery is a proven surgical approach to change the way you eat so you'll lose weight...
Candidates For Surgery Am I a candidate for general surgery?
What To Expect Henry Ford bariatric patients typically lose 60 to 80 percent of their excess weight. However, results are individual...
