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Question: If I’m considering bariatric surgery, how do I get started?
Answer:The first step is to click “Get Started Now” on this page to complete a short intake form and watch our online information session. Upon completion, you will then be asked to complete a short quiz. After completing all the necessary steps, a member of our team will contact you regarding the next steps to scheduling a one-on-one consultation with one of our surgeons.Continue ReadingDuring this consultation, the surgeon will complete a pre-operative evaluation. Additional pre-operative consultations may be needed based on your individual needs. After completing all the required steps, surgery will be scheduled between six weeks and six months after your initial consultation, depending on your insurance requirements and individual needs.
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Question: Can I continue to exercise following weight-loss surgery?
Answer:Absolutely! You can begin low-impact, non-strenuous exercise immediately following surgery. After recovering for about four weeks, you will be encouraged to incorporate unrestricted exercise into your routine. -
Question: Do I have to take vitamins and minerals for life?
Answer:After your surgery, you will be advised to take multivitamins and other supplements for the rest of your life. You will receive a handout with these requirements in your nutrition class. These requirements will also be reviewed with you during that class. -
Question: What is dumping syndrome?
Answer:Dumping syndrome is actually an adrenaline rush caused by too many carbohydrates entering the intestine too quickly.Continue ReadingSymptoms are palpitations, sweating and a weak-in-the-knees feeling. One-quarter of patients who receive a gastric bypass will experience this. This condition is unusual with the gastric sleeve but can occur specifically if a patient drinks fluid while eating.Collapse Answer