Sep

23

Thursday

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Bariatric Surgery Pre-Op Class

Free 30 spots open
Register

Organizer

Garnet Health

Contact for info:

For event registration assistance, please call 844-694-2763. For questions about this class, please contact Janet Klein at jklein@garnethealth.org.

Description

This 2 1/2-hour virtual class is mandatory and is required before your scheduled bariatric weight-loss surgery. It provides an overview of patient care pathway stressing the critical role of the patient for success. This class must be taken in order to obtain credit to have your weight loss surgery.

Topics to be covered during class include:

  • Definition of clinically severe obesity & medical impact
  • Setting expectations
  • Surgical procedures
  • Complications
  • Post-op signs and symptoms
  • Side effects
  • Expected weight loss
  • Diet
  • Emotional issues

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