Plano, TX, April 18, 2015 – As weight-loss surgery becomes a more accepted and popular option for promoting healthy weight and reducing the risks that can go along with obesity, many people are considering this type of intervention to help tip the scales in their favor. Some, however, might not be sure if a surgical procedure would deliver the benefits they seek.

Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas-based Nicholson Clinic, one of the top weight loss surgery centers in the country, offers some insights.

“Weight loss surgery can produce tremendous, lasting results that enable people who have struggled with obesity to shed the pounds once and for all,” Dr. Nicholson says. “Even so, surgical intervention is not a panacea. It is critical to explore the options and determine if such a serious step forward is truly required.”

Nicholson says these three signs may indicate that it is time for surgical intervention to bring weight under control:

1. Inability to lose weight by other means – If diet and exercise have been tried in earnest, but the weight will not come off surgical intervention may produce the desired results in a manner that lasts.
2. Interference with enjoyment of life – If extra pounds are interfering with stamina, self-esteem and regular routine, surgery could be the next step to consider.
3. Threats to health – Obesity is connected to a number of serious medical conditions, such as some forms of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. If a doctor has recommended immediate weight loss to improve health, surgical intervention can make a difference.

“Weight loss surgery is a serious step,” says Dr. Nicholson. “It’s important to consider all the options and to proceed with the facts. If it’s time to proceed, be sure to work closely with a skilled surgeon to determine if you are a good candidate for this type of procedure.”

Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery” The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.