Videos of Mr Majid Hashemi

Bariatric surgery: Frequently-asked questions - Online interview

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"Ultimately, of course, it will always be the patient who [decides] and the doctor's role is to give you the guidance and the support to make that decision." Bariatric surgery is surgery that aims to fight obesity by limiting the amount you can eat, preventing the absorption of some nutrients, or a combination. If you are considering bariatric surgery, how is the best option chosen? Revered consultant bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon Mr Majid Hashemi, who sees patients in London, shares his expertise on the procedure. 00:00 What are the different types of bariatric surgeries? 01:17 Who decided which procedure is best: the patient or the surgeon? 02:42 What factors need to be considered in the decision? 05:32 What questions should you ask your doctor prior to your first consultation if you are undecided? 07:30 How can you, in general, prepare for bariatric surgery? If you are interested in booking a consultation with Mr Hashemi, you can do so today by visiting his Top Doctors profile: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/majid-hashemi ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh