Bariatric Surgery Patient Manual

Your Healthcare Team Your life-long success with weight loss depends on your willingness to change your relationship with food and the foods that you eat. Throughout your experience, you will work closely with a team of weight loss experts who are dedicated to helping you make that change. Your bariatric surgical care team includes experienced professionals who specialize in every aspect of weight loss. These include board-certified surgeons, nurse practitioners, integrative medicine specialists, dietitians, social workers, and many other caring professionals from a wide variety of disciplines. Our team approach provides the kind of comprehensive support that can lead to lasting weight loss, improved health, and a better quality of life. Additional specialists are enlisted as needed. Depending on your particular medical conditions, these may include cardiologists, gastroenterologist, endocrinologists, pulmonologists, physical therapists, and others who will address any issues related to your condition to ensure your health and safety.

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