Post Bariatric-Surgery Support
Extensive Nutritional Counseling
After your bariatric gastric bypass surgery, you will have three more consultation appointments with the dietitian. Our licensed dietitian will help you change your eating habits and make wise choices through every phase of your program – before, during and after surgery. You will receive all the information you need to be successful with the correct type and amount of foods. You will also receive bariatric-specific nutritional supplements and vitamins. These, plus the dietitian consultations, are included in your Fresh Start Bariatrics Program.
Post Bariatric-Surgery Follow-up Visits
Post-surgery medical follow-up visits will be scheduled for you with Dr. Myers or the Internal Medicine physician. You’ll receive a medical check-up at one week, three weeks, eight weeks, six months and one year after the gastric bypass or gastric sleeve operation and monthly after the gastric band operation. After the first year, your follow-up appointments with physicians will be annual.
Emotional and Relational Support
Although you may not realize it now, bariatric surgery and the success that comes along with it, can have a significant impact on your emotions, relationships and self-esteem. It’s why we offer support groups and one-on-one counseling to help you manage this major life change. We’ll provide you with emotional and relational support before and after surgery to help prepare you for what lies ahead. With a track record of success in treating the whole family, our counselors are also committed to working with you and those you love.
Therapy to Increase Activity Level and Long Term Weight Management
Our program includes an activities therapy coordinator who will work with you to choose a qualified exercise facility, monitor your progress and act as a liaison with your personal trainer. Usually your activity therapy begins three to four weeks after surgery.
An Exercise Physiologist or Personal Trainer will design a special therapy program specific to your individual needs, including an exercise program for you to follow at home between sessions. The process starts very slowly and gently but you’ll be surprised by what you are able to accomplish. This unique feature of our program helps you achieve your weight loss goals and increase your activity level following surgery.
The truly superior post-surgery support of our patients receive is another reason why so many bariatric surgery from all over Ohio choose Fresh Start Bariatrics for their bariatric surgery.
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