Surgical Weight Loss: Weight Loss Surgery Timeline
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Your Path to Weight Loss Success
The journey of weight loss surgery can be overwhelming. At Iowa Weight Loss Specialists, we believe in transparency and provide you with a clear understanding of what to expect throughout your surgical weight loss process.
Step by Step: Navigating the Gastric Sleeve Surgery Process
Preparing for Surgery
- Begin with our free online class and complete patient paperwork.
- Familiarize yourself with gastric sleeve surgery requirements, our surgical team, and the services offered at our weight loss center.
- Our specialists will assist you in verifying your coverage for bariatric surgery in Iowa.
- Meet with our bariatric surgeon and registered dietitian for a consultation to discuss your weight loss plan.
- Engage in diet visits, tailored to your individual program and insurance needs.
- Undergo lab testing, including H. pylori, TSH, and A1C, along with a nicotine test for current users.
- Complete a psychosocial evaluation with our behavioral health providers.
- Obtain cardiac clearance from a cardiologist if requested by our bariatric surgeon.
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Day
The day you've been preparing for has arrived, and our skilled surgical team will be by your side.
Post-Surgical Visits & Support
- After surgery, you'll receive continuous care to ensure a successful recovery.
- Make sure to participate in follow-up visits.
- Labs will be drawn three months after surgery and annually after.
- Join our weight loss support group, connecting with others who have undergone weight loss surgery in Iowa.
- If needed, we offer medical weight management support and resources, such as weight loss medications and behavioral health assistance.
Our services are designed to guide you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless journey from our initial classes to post-surgery care. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals and specialists will provide you with personalized attention, addressing your unique needs and concerns throughout the process.
