Don’t Wait Until January to Start Your Bariatric Journey

Maybe you have attended a bariatric surgery information seminar and performed your due diligence about the ins and outs of weight loss surgery.

You’ve already tried other diet and exercise options, investigated the different bariatric procedures and ultimately decided to move forward in 2018.

We’d like to suggest that you consult with a weight loss surgery doctor before the end of the year.

Why?

The weight loss surgery operation you may have in your future is performed after several pre-op steps are satisfactorily completed. And they can take some time.

While this news may be a little frustrating, each step is designed with your health and safety in mind.

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Preparing for Your Weight Loss Surgery

Once you and your Prime Surgicare bariatric surgeon agree you are a candidate for weight loss surgery, the journey begins!

But it’s going to take some time.

Most patients need to obtain these pre-op clearances to be approved for surgery. These steps are for your own protection to ensure your mind and body are up to the task of surgery, recovery and a 360-degree lifestyle change.

Depending on your medical insurer’s requirements, some of the pre-certifications may include:

• Pre-op Bariatric Dietitian Sessions (2-6 meetings)
• Psychological Evaluation by a Mental Health Professional
• Pulmonary Clearance
• Cardiac Clearance
• Endoscopy Procedure (performed by a Gastroenterologist)
• Formal Letter of Medical Necessity from your PCP
• Pre-Admission Hospital Testing

Learn more about preparing for weight loss surgery and check your BMI here.

As you can see, if your plan/goal is to have weight loss surgery in 2018, the time to start is now!

If you haven’t already, please attend our live New Patient Seminar or watch the on-demand webinar.

If you or a loved one has more than 75 pounds to lose and traditional diets and exercise plans have not worked for you, consider a bariatric weight loss solution which could open the door to weight loss exceeding 100 pounds in about a year, in some cases.

Prime Surgicare’s Bariatric Success Program, is comprised of five exclusive weight loss support resources tailored to meet your specific ‘real-life needs.’

“The disease of obesity has become an epidemic in our country,” says Dr. Bennet Togbe, Prime bariatric surgeon. “We are vigorously responding with a lifestyle change program to help people rid themselves of this disease quickly, safely and permanently.”

To schedule a private consultation with one of our board-certified bariatric surgeons, call our weight loss surgery specialists at (732) 982-2002.