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It has been created to give you a thorough understanding of the risks and benefits of this procedure. Talking to your primary care physician, physician specialist or family physician is a good next step. Finding a local weight loss surgeon and support group is another good step. Presbyterian Center for Bariatric Surgery offers free informational seminars. Call 704-316-8000 to find out about upcoming seminars. Remember, there is much misinformation about weight loss surgery that you may encounter from unqualified sources. Talking to others who have taken the path you are now considering may help you understand what you need to know to make a decision you can be comfortable with. In the end, your best source of information is an experienced bariatric surgeon who knows how to handle your special needs before, during and after weight loss surgery.