Rest assured. Surgeons – like any doctor or other medical staff – are trained healthcare professionals. And it takes significant experience and ongoing training to perform bariatric surgery.
In Europe, we have strict regulations for who can receive medical treatment or surgery and how surgery must be performed. 1
That being said, it’s important for you to feel safe and secure with your medical team. If you have even the slightest doubts, you should talk to your clinic about your concerns. And if you still aren’t sure they’re the right choice, go somewhere else.
The best way to feel comfortable with your choice of surgeon and clinic is to ask the right questions. Thoroughly exploring what you can expect usually eliminates any doubts or fears you might have.
Consider using our free questionnaire guide as part of your research. You can find the downloadable guides in this article:
1. Fried M., et al., Interdisciplinary European Guidelines on Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Obes Facts 2013 DOI: 10.1159/000355480
Information contained herein is not medical advice and should not be used as an alternative to speaking with your doctor.
Discuss indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse events and any further information with your health care professional.