Navigating the Process
Are you ready to change your life? At Grandview Medical Center, we make becoming a patient easy. Just follow the steps below and take the first step today.
Step One: Attend a Free Weight Loss Seminar
The best way to find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery is to attend a seminar with the bariatric team. The interactive session includes discussion about the program as well as questions and answers regarding care and the insurance process.
Grandview Medical Center offers two different kinds of seminars to help you determine if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery. Choose which type of seminar is best for you:
Step Two: Consultation
The next step in the process is a consultation with the surgeon. This is where you and your doctor will evaluate your condition and discuss your options. If surgery is indicated, a pre-surgical plan will be developed especially for you.
Step Three: Education
The patient education class includes the following topics:
- Nutrition
- Instructions on how to prepare for surgery
- Introduction to exercise
- Assessment of your understanding and readiness for surgery
- Postoperative resource materials
Step Four: Surgery
Step Five: Follow Up Care
At Grandview Medical Center, we have developed a program of follow-up care designed to meet your individual needs. The bariatric team is here to help you with any physical, emotional and other challenges that might arise. In the early days after surgery, the team will work closely with you and your primary care physician to ensure your physical recovery stays on track. In addition, you will have frequent visits with a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist to help you manage your weight loss and exercise program. Support groups offer ongoing education and encouragement from other bariatric surgery patients as well as the professional staff.