Bariatric Surgery is a major procedure with a risk of serious complications in 10% of cases and it carries a 1-2% mortality risk.

Bariatric Surgery is not plastic surgery but a remedial and/or control procedure of the serious disease of obesity.

Taking account of its characteristics, Bariatric Surgery should only be carried out by a general surgeon specialised in obesity.

The patient undergoing Bariatric surgery must be fully aware of the pros and cons, be strongly motivated and be supported by his or her close relatives.

Bariatric Surgery needs a dietician's follow-up during the weight loss months as well as training in new dietary habits.

Bariatric Surgery needs a life long follow-up of the patient to avoid long term complications.

Pregnancy should be avoided during the two years post-bariatric surgery. In any case your gynaecologist must be informed if you have had this procedure.

A plastic surgery procedure is possible after having reached the target weight and after two years post-procedure.

Before making such a major decision, do not hesitate to share your concerns with the experts or talk it through with those who have already gone through the experience.