Surgery Preparation
Prior to surgery, patients undergo surgical,
medical, nutritional and psychological screenings.
Each patient will also attend a preoperative nutrition
class, which provides the patient with extensive
diet education.
If the patient desires to pursue surgery following
the necessary screenings and is deemed a suitable
candidate for bariatric surgery, a surgery date
will be assigned once insurance approval is obtained.
Following the initial screening, patients must
undergo a series of medical tests, medical clearance,
and cardiac clearance, if necessary. It is recommended
that patients begin this process immediately after
the initial screening.
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