where do I begin?

This Web site is a good place to begin researching the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery. Talking to your primary care physician, physician specialist or family physician is a good next step. Remember, there is much misinformation about weight loss surgery that you may encounter from unqualified sources. Talking to others who have had weight loss surgery may help you understand what you need to know to make a decision you can be comfortable with. In the end, your best source of information is an experienced bariatric surgeon who knows how to handle your special needs before, during and after weight loss surgery.