Overweight and obesity are major health concerns in Australia, affecting over 62.8 percent adult population in 2011-12. While a majority of the affected population resort to exercising and dieting to shed extra kilos, but when nothing works bariatric surgery makes a feasible choice. Many obese individuals see surgery as a faster and easier way to losing weight, which is why about 2.4 million Australians opted for surgical procedure in 2011-12. Bariatric surgery, despite its popularity has its share of misconceptions. If you or someone you know is contemplating bariatric surgery in Perth or any other place, it is important that you or they are not deluded by the myths about weight loss surgeries. To help, this post busts five of the most common myths about bariatric surgery. Take a look.