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you and your doctor have made the decision to pursue having bariatric surgery
performed by one of the Surgical Associates surgeons, you will be invited
to attend one of our educational seminars. You will learn a great deal
about bariatric surgery at this meeting. You will also be given a packet
of information that includes a patient questionnaire and written exam.
We ask that you read and complete the information fully and attentively.
You will be instructed on how to return your completed paper work to us.
Once
your insurance has been verified, paperwork completed and returned, and
the appropriate laboratory studies obtained, you will be given a consultation
appointment with one of our surgeons.
If insurance is a problem, you may want to find out more about CareCredit, a no interest and extended payment plan service that is available. You may learn more at carecredit.com.
There
are some things that you will need to do prior to your surgery to help
ensure your surgery has a positive outcome:
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You must
stop smoking well before surgery.
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Use of
aspirin and/or non-steroidal medications before surgery will be discussed
during your consultation visit.
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Weight
loss is encouraged before surgery. This will assist in recovery,
decreasing the chance of blood clots or infection.
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Exercise
daily to strengthen and build muscles, which will assist you during recovery.
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Do deep
breathing twice a day to enhance lung capacity in preparation for general
anesthesia.
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A blood
urine pregnancy test will be required as part of the pre-admission testing.
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Further
information will be provided at the time of your consultation.
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