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Surgery should not be considered until you and your doctor
have evaluated all other options. The proper approach to
weight-loss surgery requires discussion and careful consideration
of the following with your doctor:
- These procedures are in no way to be considered as cosmetic
surgery.
- The surgery does not involve the removal of adipose tissue
(fat) by suction or excision.
- A decision to elect surgical treatment requires an assessment
of the risk and benefit to the patient and the meticulous
performance of the appropriate surgical procedure.
- These weight loss surgical procedures (approved in the
United States) are not reversible with the exception of
LAP-BAND™ and REALIZE™ Band.
- The success of weight loss surgery is dependent upon
long-term lifestyle changes in diet and exercise.
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