Weight loss surgery might be an option for weight reduction in your case if you have clinically severe obesity (a BMI ≥ 40, or a BMI ≥ 35 with obesity-associated diseases), and if other methods of treatment have failed. If this is the case, the doctor will discuss with you different types of operations, the evidences for their effectiveness, how they work, and what you should expect following the surgery. The doctor will also plan for an integrated program that provides guidance on diet, physical activity, and psychosocial concerns before and after surgery.