Weight loss surgery, the gastric bypass procedure, also known as bariatric surgery - this term came from the Greek word "baros" that mean "weight". It is a complicated procedure performed under general anesthesia, during these procedures the surgeon takes out a part of your stomach or small intestine. In common the average length of the operation is approximately one to four hours, taking into consideration a one- to seven-day stay in the hospital.

 If you have decided to do such procedure you must know all of the information about different surgical options. The best is to ask your bariatric surgeon an explanation about all your doubts. Before to make a decision you have to take a consultation with more that one doctor, it will help you to be well informed. The best source for weight loss surgery is the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.

 These actions are necessary if you are going to set what is called "informed agreement" for the surgical procedure. Your bariatric surgeon will recommend you to sign an agreement form before fulfilling your procedure. But before you sign a form, you should have a strong perception of what is about to take place. You should acknowledge what you would need to do to feel well after the operation. And you should be conscious of the signs or symptoms of complications which may occur after your weight loss surger