To someone considering the surgery, I would say “Imagine yourself healthy, happy and more confident”. Then, I would tell them to weigh the pros and cons, and to make a decision to not only alter their bodies, but their minds and lifestyles. The payoff is so worth the effort.
Useful Links
For more information about morbid obesity and surgical treatment, please browse the web sites listed below:
- Weight loss surgery information from Ethicon Endo-Surgery
- ObesityHelp.com
- see the Hickory Surgical Clinic page on ObesityHelp.com
- ASMBS web site – American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- NIH – Obesity page – National Institutes of Health
- CDC – Obesity page – Centers for Disease Control
Local & regional links of interest…
If you or someone you love is morbidly obese, please call us at (828) 327-9178 to get a full assessment of your condition. Weight loss surgery may be an option for you.
