Every patient is different and the program is customized to fit your specific body and situation – but here are some general guidelines of what you can expect and what is available in the program:
- Initial consultation and Education
- Consultation Appointment
- Program Layout
- Explain Your Options
- Discuss Expectations
- Acknowledge Risks
- Inform About Processes
- Bariatrics Educational Seminar
- Consultation Appointment
- Medical Weight Loss
- Monthly Weigh-ins
- Nutritionist Appointments
- Prescriptions/Medicine
- Psychologist Counseling
- Pre-Operation
- Initial Screenings
- Cardiac
- Pulmonary
- Pre-Op Appointment
- Initial Screenings
- Surgical Procedure
- Options
- Gastric Sleeve
- Gastric Bypass
- Options
- Aftercare
- Post-op Appointments
- Bi-weekly for the first month
- 2nd Week
- 1st Month
- Quarterly for the first year
- 3rd Month
- 6th Month
- 9th Month
- 12 Months – Year
- Bi-Annually for the next 2 years
- 18th Month
- 24th Month – 2 Years
- 30th Month
- 26th Month – 3 Years
- Bi-weekly for the first month
- Support Group Meetings
- Monthly for 2 years
- Post-op Appointments