Preparing for Bariatric Surgery

When our patients decide they are ready to have bariatric surgery, there are multiple steps to go through before the actual surgery date. Although each scenario is a little different, depending on factors like your insurance company, your medical history, and the obesity treatment you choose, you can expect to undergo a series of consultations and evaluations.

At New York Bariatric Group, we have used our expertise in obesity and obesity treatments to create a detailed, comprehensive program to ensure your long-term health, weight loss success, and safety pre- and post-surgery.

Our team of obesity and weight loss experts will do the following to give you the best chance of success. You will:

Receive extensive patient education from our psychologist. This involves a psychological evaluation which is required by the hospital and most insurance providers.
Meet with our Registered Dietitian to discuss the lifestyle changes you’ll want to make before and after your procedures, to complement the surgery you have.
Participate in evaluations to determine your pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health. This helps us recommend a procedure for you, helps us monitor your progress after surgery, and keeps you as safe and healthy as possible during your journey.
Participate in bariatric surgery support groups to help prepare you for not only the physical changes of weight loss surgery, but also the potential emotional and mental challenges that can come with this type of life change.
Learn about what it means to be a New York Bariatric Group patient for life. Your care with us will continue long after your surgery as we offer life-long follow-ups after your procedure.

We look forward to working with you and guiding you throughout the entire journey of successful bariatric surgery, to a healthier, longer life. Call the New York Bariatric Group at 800-633-THIN for more information about getting started with weight loss surgery. You can also take our free informational seminar which will give you more details about the pre-surgery processes at New York Bariatric Group. Our seminar information is here.

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

5.0

Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

5.0

I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

5.0

I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

I feel like a completely different person.

5.0

I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

It saved my life.

5.0

The driving factor behind me getting my procedure was that I couldn't get up off the floor with my granddaughter. That was my why. That was my big reason for having this surgery done. After surgery, it was a little bit of a struggle with what to eat. What you put in your mouth that you don't even think about. You don't think about what you're eating or how you're eating and portion size. It's what I do now every single day. The procedure has changed my life in so many ways. It saved my life.

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

5.0

I think I always grew up identifying myself as less than other people because I was fat. I decided to tackle that and just live my life. I had a sleeve gastrectomy. It changed how I view myself. How I communicate with people. I'm able to be much more of myself and live the life I always thought I should have been living. I am totally comfortable in my own skin. You have the tools you need to succeed here.

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

5.0

I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy because I had just become diabetic, and I had hypertension for many years. I lost a total of 157 pounds in 11 months. I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before. Everyone at New York Bariatric Group has been wonderful. They are kind. They are understanding. They make you feel comfortable. They will guide you every step of the way on your journey so that you can be successful.

Preparing for Bariatric Surgery

Thomas

lost 145lbs

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

5.0

Nicole

lost 76lbs

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

5.0

Robert

lost 76lbs

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

5.0

Samantha

lost 92lbs

I feel like a completely different person.

5.0

Eileen

lost 99lbs

It saved my life.

5.0

Brittany

lost 126lbs

I am totally comfortable in my own skin.

5.0

Desiree

lost 157lbs

I have a brand new life. I can do things I couldn't do before.

5.0

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