What a journey commonly looks like.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Exploring weight loss surgery is usually a sign of taking your health more seriously. You may have thought about metabolic and bariatric surgery for months or even years before exploring it an as option. Stories from real patients, meeting the doctor’s team, knowing about insurance coverage and costs and the pros and cons of the different surgical procedures are usually the main drivers to make a decision. A final step in this part of the journey is to check online for general eligibility for surgery.
CHOOSE YOUR SURGEON
After checking for eligibility, choosing a care team is the next step. In preparation for a consultation with a surgeon, you’ll need to submit a patient profile online and complete an intake interview with a program nurse over the phone. After that, you’ll schedule your first appointment with the surgeon and his or her team.
QUALIFY FOR SURGERY
If both patient and surgeon decide to move forward, starting a 3-9 month evaluation period is the next step. During this time, our program requires the completion of actions like: meeting with a dietitian and attending a psychological evaluation. Your insurance may also require participation in a non-surgical weight loss program. The specific actions are discussed with everyone individually and in person and an online app is provided to help navigate through this phase.
GET READY FOR SURGERY
After completing all required actions, patients and surgeons usually discuss the final preparations for surgery and schedule a date for the operation.
DAY OF SURGERY
This day is the start of a new chapter. It is not the end of the journey but the beginning of a new one. Learn about Life after Surgery.
