Screening Appointments
Surgeon: Each patient is evaluated by
the gastrointestinal
surgeon. At this time, the patient's current
and past medical history are reviewed and the
patient undergoes a complete physical examination.
*Nutritionist: Prior to surgery, every
patient is individually evaluated by the bariatric
clinical specialist. The patient is also required
to take a preoperative
nutrition class.
*Psychologist: Every patient undergoes
a preoperative
psychological evaluation. This assists in
determining if the patient is psychologically/emotionally
prepared for surgery.
* The psychological evaluation and nutrition
group appointments are scheduled for the same
day, and occur at the same location.
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