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Before a Weight Loss Procedure |
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Your
physician will explain the procedure to
you and offer you the opportunity to ask
any questions that you might have about
the procedure.
You will be asked to sign a consent form
that gives your physician permission to
perform the procedure. Read the form
carefully and ask questions if something
is not clear.
In addition to a complete medical
history, your physician may perform a
complete physical examination to ensure
you are in good health before undergoing
the procedure. You may undergo blood
tests or other diagnostic tests.
You will be asked to fast for eight
hours before the procedure, generally
after midnight.
If you are pregnant or suspect that you
are pregnant, you should notify your
physician.
Notify your physician if you are
sensitive to or are allergic to any
medications, latex, iodine, tape, or
anesthetic agents (local and general).
Notify your physician of all medications
(prescription and over-the-counter) and
herbal supplements that you are taking.
Notify your physician if you have a
history of bleeding disorders or if you
are taking any anticoagulant
(blood-thinning) medications, aspirin,
or other medications that affect blood
clotting. It may be necessary for you to
stop these medications prior to the
procedure.
You may be asked to begin exercising and
alter your diet several weeks before
surgery.
If you are a woman of child-bearing age,
you may receive birth control counseling
so that you do not become pregnant in
your first year after surgery due to the
risk to the fetus from rapid weight
loss.
You may receive a sedative prior to the
procedure to help you relax.
The area around the surgical site may be
shaved.
Based upon your medical condition, your
physician may request other specific
preparation.
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Bypass | Gastroplasty
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Gastric Band | Gastrectomy
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