Program Follow-up
Gastric Bypass / Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
 Ongoing
patient care is an import part of our program.
Following surgery, patients return for follow-up
appointments. These appointments are scheduled:
10 to 14 days following surgery
At this appointment, patients will have their
JP drain removed. They will also meet with their
nurse or physician and with their dietician.
Six to eight weeks following surgery
During this appointment, patients will meet
with their nurse or physician and will have a
consultation with the dietician.
Six months and one year following surgery
Patients will continue to meet with their nurse
or physician to monitor their progress. Additionally,
the program dietician will continue to meet with
patients.
LapBand
7 to 10 days following surgery
At this appointment, patients will have
their surgical incisions checked. They will also
meet with their nurse or physician and with their
dietician to review oral intake and diet progression.
No adjustment at this visit.
Every Six weeks following surgery
During this appointment, patients will meet
with their nurse or physician and will have a
consultation with the dietician, to monitor diet
intake and discuss potential need for adjustment
to band. If needed, an follow up appointment
for an adjustment will be scheduled
Six months and one year following surgery
Patients will continue to meet with their nurse or physician to monitor their
progress. Additionally, the program dietician will continue to meet with patients.
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