Post Bariatric Lifestyle Changes

Sharon helps each patient in making appropriate post bariatric surgery diet changes to improve their nutritional lifestyle by guiding them in their meal patterns based upon their personal preferences. Diets are followed based on specific procedures such as the intragastric balloon, lap band, lap sleeve gastrectomy, lap gastric bypass, and lap duodenal switch. Although every patient receives a comprehensive nutritional manual to use as a reference to whichever surgery they are having we recognize that in the beginning patients benefit from having someone that they can work with in selecting menu options. Here at the New York Bariatric Group, they get that help.

In Sharon's own words, “I try to meet with all our patients throughout their first year after having their surgery to make their experience positive and healthy. I see my job as being part supporter, educator, cheerleader and friend to each of our patients as they start their weight loss journey. It gives me and everyone here at NYBG a great sense of satisfaction when we hear another one of our patients has been able to achieve their personal goals with our help.” It’s just that kind of compassionate support, attention to detail, and ongoing assistance after bariatric surgery that makes an invaluable difference in the lives of our patients. Despite their busy schedules, our surgeons personally monitor the progress that each patient is making and frequently check with Sharon to make sure that each patient is receiving the bariatric surgery diet and nutritional support they need to remain healthy and stay on track to success.

Post–operatively, Sharon, along with the other patient support staff here at the practice, continues that high level of care. After bariatric surgery for the first 4-6 weeks, patients need special coaching to watch what to eat and avoid certain foods that will not be easily digested by their newly shaped stomach. It is also important that patients receive proper vitamin and protein supplements—which we provide and are also available in our online store.

During the first year after bariatric surgery, Sharon makes sure that all patients receive full details on their dietary progression during their follow-up visits. There is no question that weight loss surgery can be a life-changing event in the lives of our patients, but it requires a commitment to make long-term lifestyle changes that are not always easy for every patient. In those cases, the doctors and support staff are always available to our patients via email or phone. We encourage patients to participate in one of our support groups led by one of the surgeons at The New York Bariatric Group, or Sharon George.

Additionally, Sharon and the entire staff are always available for one on one consultation to ensure that every patient who wants to make a commitment to be successful after bariatric surgery will find the support they need to lose their weight. Patients have many options in their lives. We try to motivate our patients to realize that failure is not one of them.