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This informative seminar is conducted by one of our surgeons or staff members, and attendance is required prior to a first office visit. It contains an excellent video presentation that illustrates what is involved in the Gastric Band procedure.
Our Informational Seminars accomplish three main goals:
- We clearly inform potential patients about the alternatives, risks, benefits and choices of weight-loss surgery.
- We discuss and explain behavior modification necessary following surgery.
- Establish realistic expectations, so that those who elect to have surgery are prepared to make a commitment to change their approach to eating.
It is a perfect opportunity to have all of your questions answered. Typically, former patients attend these seminars and are willing to relate their experiences and answer questions. You are encouraged to bring your significant other so they can find out more, too.
Our friendly, professional staff will prepare you.
Following our seminar, if you decide you are interested in having the Gastric Band procedure, we will immediately set an appointment for your first office visit. There you will meet with our staff to learn the details of the process leading to insurance approval and surgery.
This may include X-rays of the chest, complete blood chemistry testing, and pulmonary and cardiac evaluation when indicated. You will also undergo a psychosocial evaluation by one of our team therapists. You will then be evaluated for surgery by our surgeons at which time your surgery will be scheduled.
We make sure that every patient gets evaluated by his or her own internist, or one that works with us. This assures us that nothing is overlooked and that you are in the best possible condition prior to surgery.
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