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If you’ve decided that you want to have a weight loss surgery that will result in a healthier, slimmer and more energetic you, then congratulations! The next big step is deciding which type of weight loss surgery is best for you.

Our clinic features three bariatric procedures: Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery; and Sleeve Gastrectomy. That's because no one type of surgery works best for everyone. We encourage you to sign up for a free consultation with Dr. Nick to have any questions answered so that you, along with a medical professional who wants you to meet your weight loss goals, can together determine the right procedure for the best outcome.

Factors you’ll want to consider when considering each of the surgeries are how overweight you are and what weight-loss goals you want to achieve; whether you want a surgery that is reversible; future family plans such as pregnancy; which type of surgery you are most comfortable with; surgery risks and overall success rate; and even recovery time. Those are just a few of the highlights. We hope you’ll consider attending one of our free upcoming seminars to learn more about the surgery and what makes the Nicholson Clinic a choice you should trust. A seminar is planned this week on May 27, and two June dates are slated: June 9 and June 24. If interested, please sign up to hear more about which customized treatment can best meet your personal needs.

You’ll also need to decide whether you’re a candidate for weight-loss surgery. These surgeries aren’t intended for someone who wants to drop 20 or 30 pounds. Rather, candidates should have a body mass index–called BMI–of 40 or more, which translates to being about 100 pounds overweight for men and 80 pounds overweight for women. That BMI number may be lower if you have a life-threatening obesity-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, severe sleep apnea, heart disease, or have been obese for at least five years.

Finally, ask yourself whether you are ready to commit to life-long lifestyle changes, as this surgery won’t just magically fix all your weight problems. Changing what and how you eat, adding exercise to your routine, and having the resolve to make the surgery a success can be big steps, and are something that you’ll need to be comfortable with doing. So, are you ready?