Welcome to our guide to weight loss surgery. This resource is created for you by Dr. Stewart and our bariatric surgery team with ongoing input by people who have found success through weight loss surgery.
The bariatric surgery guide provides you with information that we hope will be useful whatever stage of your weight loss journey you are in. This information is not intended to replace consultation and follow up by your weight loss surgeon. Always follow the instructions of your surgeon in preference to any information you find here. If you are in doubt – ask. We are always available to help you to achieve your weight loss and health goals.
We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, so feel free to contribute to our weight loss surgery guide by using the comment box at the bottom of each page.
Inside the Bariatric Surgery Guide
Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?
Surgical weight loss does not suit everyone’s lifestyle. In this section we look at some of the realities behind weight loss surgery and how your life will be changed as a result. We look at the qualification criteria for bariatric surgery and help you decide if you are ready for the commitment required for weight loss surgery success. More…
Bariatric Surgery Options
As with most things, there are several choices when considering bariatric surgery. In this section we look at the surgeries most frequently performed to assist with weight loss. We look at the benefits of each type of weight loss as well as the drawbacks that they may have. More…
Preparing For Weight Loss Surgery
If you have decided to have weight loss surgery, there are a variety of changes you can make immediately that will significantly improve your chances for success. In this section we look at some of the small changes you can make in diet, activity and behavior that will help you be more prepared for your life after bariatric surgery. More…
The Bariatric Surgery Experience
In this section we count down the weeks and days before your surgery and what you will need to do to make sure you are ready. We discuss what you can expect in the hospital and immediately after your surgery. Finally we give you some tips to make sure your hospital stay is as short and as uneventful as possible. More…
The First Few Weeks
In the first few weeks after surgery you will make a series of adjustments as you get used to the effects of bariatric surgery. In this section we walk through the critical post operative period and how to gradually acclimatize to the changes that have occurred in your body. More…
A New Way of Thinking
Weight loss surgery does not just change the way you eat. How you feel about food and yourself are often affected as well. In this section we look at some of the emotions and perhaps conflicts that you may experience after your surgery. More…
A New Way of Eating
How do you eat after bariatric surgery? In many ways, you will need to relearn eating behaviors that you have taken for granted for most of your life. Because you will eat less after surgery, it is necessary to understand the basics of nutrition and how you can make sure you receive the essential protein, vitamins, and minerals in your diet. More…
A New Way of Moving
As you adjust to your new lifestyle, moving around will become easier and your energy levels will make thoughts of exercise much more appealing. In this section we look at exercise ideas and give you some tips for staying injury free and motivated. More…
Strategies for Success
Weight loss surgery is the beginning of a life-long journey with the peaks and valleys typical of any long journey. In this section we give look at strategies used by successful bariatric surgery patients to make their journey smoother. More…