Weight Loss Services: FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that you have many questions when it comes to making the decision to have bariactric, or weight loss, surgery. To help, we have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions, and we invite you to please click on any of the questions below for a detailed answer.

 1. What impact do my medical problems have on the decision for surgery, and how do the medical problems affect risk?
2. Can weight loss surgery help other physical conditions?
3. If I want to undergo a gastric bypass, how long do I have to wait?
4. Do I meet with a nutritionist before and after surgery?
5. What is the youngest age for which weight loss surgery is recommended?
6. What is the oldest patient for which weight loss surgery is recommended?

7. Can Weight Loss Surgery prolong my life?
8. Will I be asked to stop smoking?
9. If I continue to smoke, what happens?
10. What can I do before the appointment to speed up the process of getting ready for surgery?
11. What happens to the lower part of the stomach that is bypassed?
12. How long do I have to stay in the hospital?
13. If I have surgery, what can I expect when I wake up in the recovery room?
14. How soon will I be able to walk?
15. How soon can I drive?

16. What if I'm not hungry after surgery?
17. How long will I be off of solid foods after surgery?
18. What is the Dumping Syndrome?
19. Will I be able to eat "spicy" foods or seasoned foods?
20. Will I be allowed to drink alcohol?
21. Can I get pregnant after weight loss surgery?
22. What can I do to prevent lots of excess hanging skin?
23. What is the right amount of exercise after weight loss surgery?
24. What do I need to do to be successful after surgery?