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Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Bariatric Surgery

Potential bariatric surgery candidates often have many questions for their physicians. Below are answers to commonly asked questions, from University Hospitals Digestive Health Institute’s Bariatric Surgery, Metabolic & Nutrition Center experts.

What are the main contributors to obesity?

What do my body mass index (BMI) numbers really mean?

What are the costs involved?

What assistance do we provide to patients after the procedure?

What medical tests are needed?

How long will the prequalification process take?

What are the payment options?

Will I need plastic surgery?

Why should I choose University Hospitals?

What are the benefits of weight loss surgery?

How effective is weight loss surgery?

What will scarring and recovery be like?

What are the keys to success?

How do I coordinate coverage with my health insurance provider?

How will the weight stay off?

What are my surgical choices?

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