Bariatric
Nutrition
First Bariatric
Appointment
This is your very first appointment with the dietitian before or after surgery.
This appointment includes:
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1 Hour appointment
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Full nutrition assessment
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Full bariatric nutrition protocol for before or after weight loss surgery
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Vitamin requirements for post-operative weight loss surgery
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A list of recommended food items
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A strategy based on your food preferences
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Progress notes sent to referring physician for surgery approval
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$100 for non-insurance coverage
Follow-up nutrition
Appointment
Follow-up is key to a long-term lifestyle change. These appointments are for bariatric surgery patients wanting to reach their long-term weight and health goals.
These appointments qualify for most insurance-mandated supervised weight loss visits prior to surgery.
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These appointments are very personalized and include: ​​
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30-60 minute appointments
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Continued nutrition support on optimizing your diet and lifestyle
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SMART goal setting, going at your own pace
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Progress notes sent to referring physician for any required supervised weight loss visits
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$60 for non-insurance coverage
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It is HIGHLY recommended to follow-up every 1-3 months after surgery.