Why it is Important to Lose Weight Before Surgery?

by Daniel J. Albright, MD | 9 years ago

Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina discusses the risks involved with surgery when a patient is morbidly obese. Dr. Albright defines morbidly obese using Body Mass Index (BMI). Dr. Albright lays out the weight loss goal to make surgery safer for the patient. Watch