Bariatric Surgery Nutrition And Insurance Requirements
Pre-surgical nutritional evaluation, weight loss, before and after surgery nutrition, and weight loss maintenance for lifetime.
Pre-Bariatric Surgical Nutritional Evaluation
Our comprehensive nutrition evaluation goes far beyond assessing actual dietary intake. We consider the whole person.
Besides reviewing the typical assessment basics like weight history, lab results, eating habits, and diseases, we take into account other issues that could affect nutrient status.
A person’s general nutrition knowledge, readiness for change, realistic goal setting, behavioral, cultural, psychosocial (depression, family problems, insomnia) and economic issues can all influence overall nutritional health.
Pre-Surgical Weight Loss
When preparing for bariatric surgery, most health insurance companies require patients to participate in a comprehensive, three-to-six-month bariatric pre-surgical lifestyle program that includes visits with a dietitian.
The nutrition counseling visits are usually part of a Bariatric surgery package, however, patients can opt out and pick a dietitian of their choice to fulfill the insurance requirements.
Post-Bariatric Surgery Nutrition – One Year And More
Studies show that the key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight for life is about a lifestyle that includes healthy eating, a healthy mind and regular physical activity.
Family backing as well as long-term follow-ups with health care providers including regular visits to a dietitian are a must. The more support after surgery, the more successful the patient will be in keeping the weight off permanently.