When am I eligible for surgery? Obesity surgery is strictly regulated in Belgium. It will only be refunded if the following conditions are met: Minimum age...
How do I calculate my Body Mass Index (BMI)? You calculate your BMI by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by your height (in meters) x your height (in meters):...
What is bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery or obesity surgery or metabolic surgery – is a branch of medicine that deals with the research and...
Obesity surgery seems easier than losing weight on my own… Don’t think too lightly about bariatric surgery. It is a drastic, lifechanging intervention and not without risks. The surgery can...
How long will the surgery take? The surgery itself will take approximately 1-2 hours. You will be approximately 4 to 6 hours away from your room....
How long will I be hospitalized? In consultation with your doctor, it is determined when you can leave the hospital. Discharge from the hospital is possible...
I still have pain in my shoulder after surgery. Is this normal? When waking up after surgery, you may feel muscle and shoulder pain. This pain is caused by the position you...
How soon will I lose weight after surgery? This varies from person to person and depends on a number of factors. Mostly, in the first weeks/months you will...
Can I gain weight again after surgery? Basically, all patients lose weight in the first year after surgery. After that, there is a chance that you will...
What’s the difference between the gastric bypass and gastric sleeve? A gastric bypass is a combination of restrictive and malabsorptive surgery. A gastric sleeve is an example of a restrictive...