Online information session includes:

• The definitions of obesity and morbid obesity and how to figure out your Body Mass Index (BMI).

• How to determine if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery.

• Explanation of the types of surgical procedures offered throught the Fairview Southdale Weight Loss Surgery program.

• Discussion about the risks and benefits for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lap-Band®) procedures.

• Explanation of the life style change pre-surgery and post-surgery and the importance of compliance with the program taught by bariatric surgeons, the physician assistant and clinical coordinator, the nurse educators, the dieticians and the physical therapist.

The seminar is a condensed version of the information session presented at Fairview Southdale Hospital and lasts 30 minutes. You can pause at anytime throughout the presentation to review the slides. We strongly encourage you to consider this information carefully, as this is an important step in making a decision to change your life. At the end of the seminar, you will be invited to contact the Fairview Southdale Weight Loss Surgery Clinic to schedule an initial consult and attend an information session at the hospital.

If you need help with accessing the information session contact the Fairview Southdale Weight Loss Surgery office at 952-915-8626.

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