Wednesday, August 06, 2008
The option of surgery to treat obesity has gained in popularity over the past several years. As the techniques and knowledge regarding the subject have improved, so too have the results. However, not everyone is a candidate for surgery when it comes to their weight. Moreover, one must be sound psycho...
I fully agree that the psychosocial components of obesity cannot be ignored.
While I have no doubt that surgical treatment may be the best option for many patients struggling with severe obesity, it must always be remembered that the actual surgery is only a small technical piece in the whole long-term treatment plan. Done in the wrong patient with no support, obesity surgery can be a disaster - and often is.
To read more about why obesity surgery is not really about surgery at all - check out my blog: http://www.drsharma.ca/obesity-surgery-is-not-just-about-surgery.html