jz001 0 Posted September 10, 2021 I am new to the bariatric program and i have always had an issue to lose weight are there any suggestions how to proceed futher?Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerseeker 2,247 Posted September 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, jz001 said: I am new to the bariatric program and i have always had an issue to lose weight are there any suggestions how to proceed futher? Sent from my SM-G950U1 using BariatricPal mobile app These forums go back to early 2000's Pick a date and start reading and you will be able to find your perfect surgery fit. Then you can read the forum more suited to you. Myself and the surgeon came to the same decision on which type of surgery was for me. Sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizonaplane 1,613 Posted September 10, 2021 Have you decided you want to have surgery? If so, are you planning to pay out of pocket or does your insurance cover it? Have you gone to your primary care doctor to get their recommendations? Have you researched the different types of procedures? Which procedures are offered will depend on the surgeon you see (the place I'm going only does sleeve and bypass). It is very hard to lose weight and if you have a lot to lose (like 100 lbs or more) the only way it's going to happen and that you'll keep it off (still not a sure bet) is through surgery. It's not "the easy way out;" it's still very hard. There are a lot of doctors visits and nutritionist, psychologists, etc before you can have surgery. I suggest checking out https://asmbs.org/ to start your research. 1 Wickerbuni reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunnyway 345 Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) Read a book or two about bariatric surgery. I recommend Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies and How Weight Loss Surgery Really Works by Matthew Weiner, MD. Edited September 10, 2021 by Sunnyway 1 SummerTimeGirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
