Attend Our Free "Understanding Surgical Weight Loss" Seminar

It is necessary to attend one of our free educational seminars to help you determine if weight loss surgery is right for you. The interactive session with the surgeon and members of the bariatric team includes discussion about the program, also questions and answers regarding care and the insurance process.

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Call Your Insurance Company

Check to make sure weight loss surgery is covered by your plan. Criteria for coverage will vary among insurance companies. Below are some questions you may ask your insurance company to determine eligibility.

• Is weight loss surgery covered under my insurance plan?
• Which of these operation codes are covered: Adjustable Gastric Band 43770, Verical Sleeve Gastrectomy 43775, Gastric Bypass 43644?
• Do I need to complete a medically supervised diet? If yes, for how long?

See the Surgeon

After attending a seminar and deciding that this is something you would like to pursue, please call the office to schedule an appointment with the surgeon. During the consultation, the doctor will have an opportunity to go through your medical history, decide which surgery is best for you and discuss your desires and expectations regarding weight loss surgery. 

Consultations

To meet established guidelines for weight loss surgery, consultations with a registered dietician, a physical therapist and a behavioral health specialist are required. These consultations will help to prepare you for the rigors of weight loss surgery. Other consultations may be deemed necessary by the surgeon based on your medical history.

Call us today at (704) 660-HLTH (4584).

Pre-operative Appointments

You are moving forward with surgery and to prepare you for your new beginning, will need to attend the following appointment:

Support Group
Meets the third Wednesday and fourth Thursday of every month and gives you an opportunity to network with both pre- and post-surgical clients.

Financial Counseling
To review any expenses that may be incurred.

Workshop
Pre-operative education with the program's Registered Nurse and Registered Dietician.

Pre-operative Testing
To complete necessary laboratory and diagnostic testing, as well as meet with a member of the anesthesia team.