Why We Considered Surgery

Event Overview

BMI Surgical Institute

Speaker:

Dr. Gonzalez-Jacobo

5 min – Check-In

Share your name and one reason you are interested in improving your health.

10 min – Topic

Discuss common reasons people pursue bariatric surgery:

  • Improving health conditions
  • Increasing mobility
  • Preventing future disease
  • Improving quality of life

Emphasize that surgery is a tool for metabolic health.

20 min – Discussion

Questions:

  • What made you start thinking about surgery?
  • Was there a moment when you realized change was needed?
  • Post-op members: what motivated you to move forward?

5 min – Takeaway

Write down three personal health goals.

Event Info

Date

March 14, 2026

Time

5:00 pm

Venue

Zoom Meeting

Event Info

Date

March 14, 2026

Time

5:00 pm

Venue

Zoom Meeting

Event Overview

Why We Considered Surgery

Share your name and one reason you are interested in improving your health.

5 min – Check-In

Share your name and one reason you are interested in improving your health.

10 min – Topic

Discuss common reasons people pursue bariatric surgery:

  • Improving health conditions
  • Increasing mobility
  • Preventing future disease
  • Improving quality of life

Emphasize that surgery is a tool for metabolic health.

20 min – Discussion

Questions:

  • What made you start thinking about surgery?
  • Was there a moment when you realized change was needed?
  • Post-op members: what motivated you to move forward?

5 min – Takeaway

Write down three personal health goals.