For some obese people, bariatric (weight loss) surgery is just the first step in reclaiming their health and restoring their body image. According to data collected since 2003 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, about one third (around 55,000 per year) of people who have weight loss surgery go on to have one or [...]

Having bariatric surgery does not guarantee that you will achieve your weight loss goal or the desired changes in health and quality of life.
Successful bariatric surgery patients recognize that while surgery is a potent tool for creating significant weight loss, their success ultimately depends on their ability to make lifelong changes in their eating and [...]

Psychologists have proven that people who are well prepared for the realities of their weight management program are typically more successful than people who go into a program full of hope but a bit fuzzy on the details. This is especially true for people who chose bariatric (weight loss) surgery because, unlike a low-calorie diet [...]