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Our goal is to provide you with top-notch surgical services as well as a caring and supportive environment in which to prepare, undergo and recover from your procedure.
In general, the entire process — from first inquiry into weight-loss surgery to the day of surgery — takes approximately two months.
Everyone's experience varies, but the typical steps for weight-loss surgery patients are
- Attend an educational seminar.
- Meet with the bariatric surgeon to discuss whether weight-loss surgery is right for you.
- Receive a nutritional evaluation.
- Receive a psychological evaluation.
- Submit nutritional and psychological evaluations and a cover letter according to the requirements of your health insurance company to obtain authorization for surgery.
- Receive health insurance authorization for surgery.
- Check in and be admitted for surgery.
- Undergo weight-loss surgery.
- Remain as an inpatient for two days or same day surgery (depending on procedure).
- Follow a postoperative diet of clear liquids for 10-14 days after surgery.
- Graduate to a pureed food diet for 1-2 weeks.
- Reintroduce regular foods slowly.
- Begin to lose approximately 75 percent of your excess weight after surgery.
- Receive follow-up plastic surgery, if necessary or desired.
- Enjoy your newfound energy and lifestyle.
