Two weeks before bariatric surgery
About two weeks before your bariatric surgery date, you will be scheduled for an office visit with your weight loss surgeon. This consultation will help you in preparing for bariatric surgery by providing you with information on anesthesia, nutrition, psychology and more. Details will be re-discussed and your bariatric surgery questions will be answered. Your medical conditions will be reviewed for any new findings.
Anesthesia Consultation: The patient is evaluated for anesthesia needs during surgery and gets help preparing for pain management after surgery.
Nutrition:
The dietitian will re-discuss dietary requirements following surgery and any special concerns, as well as vitamin and mineral supplementation.
Psychology:
You may want to follow up with your psychologist at this time if you feel you could benefit from additional support or need help managing anxiety or fears while preparing for bariatric surgery.
Financial Counseling: If the patient is self-pay, the deposit is due at this time.
Teaching: A nurse will provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions for self-care and reinforce dietary instructions, preparing you for a lifetime of self-directed lifestyle changes after bariatric surgery.
