BEFORE your initial visit/consultation
- EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY!
- Ask you primary care physician for a referral to our office
- It is important that YOU call your insurance company and verify that you have coverage for weight loss surgery (we will do this as well)
DURING your INITIAL visit/consultation
- This visit will last approximately 30-40 minutes
- Bring your insurance card
- Bring a complete copy of all your medical records (if available) [this can be faxed or mailed to us]
- You will meet with Dr. Bonheur to discuss your options and goals for surgical weight loss
- You will be given the bariatric folder containing useful information about our program.
- Make your second appointment to have a physical exam with Dr. Bonheur
- Begin to make your appointments to see the required medical consultants
DURING your SECOND visit
- This visit will last approximately 40-60 minutes
- Bring the completed health information packet (this MUST be filled out prior to this visit)
- You will meet with Dr. Bonheur and undergo a physical exam and he will review any reports already forwarded from your medical consultants.
- Pay Commitment fee
- Plan to attend a support group meeting and our monthly weight loss seminar
- Address any questions with Dr. Bonheur, the Bariatric Coordinator, or insurance specialist
- Confirm insurance requirements and approval for surgery
- Obtain a tentative date and location for surgery
DURING your THIRD visit [ 2 weeks before surgery]
- This visit will last approximately 30 minutes
- Discuss any final concerns regarding upcoming surgery
- Dr. Bonheur will review all reports forwarded from your medical consultants and discuss the risks and benefits associated with surgery
- Start pre-operative diet