Education
We provide ongoing education so you know exactly what steps lay ahead. It begins with an in-depth review of the potential risks and benefits of the procedure. If you decide to move forward, a Pacific Bariatric Evaluation Panelist performs an Internal Medicine Evaluation, as well as a Psychiatric Evaluation to gather information necessary for the procedure and recovery. Once the surgery is complete, one of our gastric bypass or LAP-BAND® surgeons will advise you on your follow up care. The patient is required to schedule post-op appointments and obtain post-op labs at one week, one month, six months, and one year post-op, and annually thereafter.
Diet
It is important to remember that the quality and quantity of your diet will change. Your stomach¡¦s smaller size will limit your food intake, so what you eat is critical. Detailed nutrition guidelines for your gastric bypass surgery or LAP-BAND® surgery put an emphasis on high-quality protein and should be followed precisely.
Exercise
Incorporating some form of exercise into your daily life will drastically improve and can even speed up the weight loss process following gastric bypass surgery or LAP-BAND® surgery. For instance, walking, cycling, aerobics or swimming can help you feel and look great even before the surgery.
Informational Seminars
We provide free informational lectures with insights to keep you motivated and help you achieve your weight loss goals and maintain good health after the surgery.
Ongoing Support
For many, our support network is one of the most valuable aspects of Pacific Bariatric’s program. In addition to monthly group meetings, members are available to support each other informally by phone. We provide a newsletter that includes recipes, news, success stories and other general information. And, each year, a special reunion event gives all of us the opportunity to celebrate each other’s successes. |
