Obesity & Weight loss FAQ

1. What is the difference between obesity and morbid obesity?
2. What causes obesity?
   What health conditions does morbid obesity contribute to?
3. What factors determine whether or not an individual is morbidly obese?
4. I am morbidly obese. What are my best treatment options?
5. I'm considering weight loss surgery. Is there anything I should know first and foremost before finalizing my decision?
6. What are some of the risks involved in weight loss surgery?
7. Is there anything I can do before surgery to reduce the risks of complications?
8. How long is the recovery?
9. Will having weight loss surgery mean I can eat anything and not exercise?
10. How much weight can I expect to lose?
11. I've heard that hair loss is common after weight loss surgery. Is this true?
12. Can I get pregnant and have children after weight loss surgery?
13. Is there anything I can do to prevent hanging skin after weight loss?
14. Will I ever regain the weight I lose?
15. Should I join a support group for weight loss surgery patients after surgery?