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4 Signs You're Not Ready for Bariatric Surgery


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From surgical complications to switching from food addiction to other addictions, bariatric surgery can potentially lead to many complications not discussed by most. This episode explores post-surgery struggles, weight regain statistics, and psychological impacts that deserve more attention.

As a triple board-certified endocrinologist and obesity specialist, I've seen hundreds of my patients before and after bariatric surgery where I've gained unique insights into the realities of this procedure.

I'm not here to tell you not to get bariatric surgery - it can be life-changing for the right person.

Having evaluated thousands of patients, I've identified key patterns that can predict success or struggle after surgery.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Later on this episode
00:29 Start
02:14 Intro
04:06 Bariatric surgery
04:13 Gastric bypass
04:45 Sleeve gastrectomy
04:54 Adjustable gastric banding
05:05 BPS/GS
05:45 Benefits
06:22 Risk and considerations
07:27 Signs you may not be ready for this
08:07 Support systems
09:19 Unmanaged mental health issues
11:41 Lack of commitment
12:29 Alternative treatments available
14:11 Intuitive Eating
15:19 Potential addiction issues post-surgery
16:50 Conclusion
18:12 Ending

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The Dr. Yasmine Elamir ShowBy Dr. Yasmine Elamir, MD