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If you have decided to pursue weight loss surgery, it probably took a lot of due diligence, research, and soul searching. You have most likely lived with all the effects of being overweight or obese. When you begin the weight loss journey, don’t expect overnight results. In fact, don’t expect to have a consultation and think you will be scheduled for surgery immediately. There is a lot of preparation. Before bariatric surgery: what to expect.

Of course you can do anything you want after weight loss surgery, but you must consider if it’s smart and healthy for you. Let’s find out. Can you drink alcohol after weight loss surgery?

Bariatric surgery has become a popular procedure due to its impact on reducing obesity-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Of course it has also become popular due to patients wanting a more pleasing appearance and a better quality of life. Now, several studies are showing bariatric surgery linked to reducing cancer risk in women. This is a phenomenal development and opens up a whole new set of benefits for someone considering weight loss surgery.

If you are someone who has tried in vain to lose weight, maybe it’s time you sought help from a bariatric specialist. Yo-yo dieting and fads are typically unhealthy and you tend to put the weight back on.  If you truly want to drop the pounds, here are some important reasons why you may need a doctor’s help with weight loss.

Obesity takes its toll on the body. Before bariatric surgery most patients do very little exercise other than maybe walking, even with the best intentions. Working out is just too uncomfortable and difficult to manage. Once the surgery is completed, there will be some specific recommendations about exercise. If you are contemplating weight loss surgery, here is what to know about exercising after bariatric surgery.

When most people consider having weight loss surgery they think of how great they will look and feel in their new bathing suit. Maybe they think about getting back into those favorite jeans which have been at the bottom of a drawer for years. It could also be a boost to their self confidence. This is just the start! How does life change after weight loss surgery?

We have all seen the endless before and after photos of people who have lost weight on this or that weight loss product. The one thing that is most noticeable is how much younger the person looks in the after photo. They almost look like they have turned back the clock. Now we have more proof other than our eyes. How weight loss surgery can slow down your aging.

There is no such thing as easy fixes or shortcuts when it comes to the important things in life. This certainly applies to bariatric surgery. If you think it’s a short cut, it’s not, because you must do some work too. Bariatric surgery is but a beginning. It gives you the opportunity and a head start to the healthy life you want to live, however you will be responsible for some basic lifestyle changes after bariatric surgery.

When you make the decision to have weight loss surgery, you are making a promise to yourself to improve your overall lifestyle and make needed changes. Eating and drinking will change as the weight slowly comes off, and other tendencies will need to be tempered. If you have made the decision to have weight loss surgery, here is what to know about alcohol & substance abuse.