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Step 1
Explore the credentials of any and all doctors you are considering for this procedure. Typically, you are going to want to look for a doctor who has had plenty of experience in the field of bariatric surgery. She should at least be fellowship trained for weight-loss procedures.
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Step 2
Look for a surgeon with affiliations to specific surgical organizations (i.e., The American Society for Bariatric Surgery). Surgeons with the most experience and training are associated with these organizations.
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Step 3
Find out what your options are. Knowledgeable surgeons will sit down with the patient and discuss the various choices for weight-loss procedures (gastric bypass or lapband) to determine which program will ensure the most success.
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Step 4
Go with your feelings. Since the surgeon/patient relationship is an undeniably close one, you'll want to feel confident and comfortable with your choice. You'll want to choose a surgeon that is not only good at the procedure itself, but who will provide good care before and after the procedure is performed.
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Step 5
Take the medical facility into consideration. Ideally, there should be a team of doctors, nurses, nutritionists and counselors to fully take care of the patients' needs.













