So You Are Considering
Surgery
It is
an exciting and scary decision to have surgery. It will
be determined at your initial consultation with ALSA
whether you are a candidate for the surgery and more
importantly, if you are ready for surgery. There
are many things to consider and prepare for. The best
preparation for surgery is through education. We advise
you to talk to as many of our patients and ask about
their experiences. This procedure is a major surgery and
knowing all the facts, risks and complications not to
mention benefits, is a must. The better you are
prepared, physically, nutritionally and emotionally, the
better results you can achieve and also lower your risk
of operative complications.
It is
the primary goal of ALSA to not only have you lose
weight, but to have a more fulfilling and enjoyable life
and to avoid the medical complications of obesity.
Success is measured by how close you come to meeting
your goals. Absolute weight loss is not as important as
quality of life.
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