 [ Symptoms ] i was diagnosed with uc in 2011 i am obese and considering gastric bypass can i have the surgery with my condition  i have tried every diet out there but nothing has worked for me i would like some facts on if this is safe [ Disease ] the best thing to do if you are serious about weight loss surgery is to visit a bariatric surgeon is office these clinics have a team of people including the surgeon dietitian psychologist and nurse the doctor can inform you if he things you are a candidate from a safety perspective and sometimes insurance requires a 6 month program first these professionals are experienced in helping people like you make the right decision also see i s weight loss surgery for you good luck