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The post-operative phase is as important as the actual surgical procedure. It is a program that continues for five years after surgery. It is the stage where regular office follow-up visits occur, regular scheduled blood work is done to monitor general blood counts along with vitamin and protein levels.
Ongoing education occurs through:
We offer two monthly support group meetings, one group is for gastric band patients and the other is for gastric bypass and gastric sleeve patients.
Support group meeting attendance is highly encouraged, especially during the very crucial first year post-op when a person is changing their life styles and establishing new and healthy routines. Support groups are a great way to learn new information, make new friends, share and exchange challenges and successes with your bariatric staff and with other patients.
Support group meetings are facilitated by Dr. Wizman and one of our nurse coordinators. Special events and speakers are scheduled occasionally to address:
When patients make the one hour monthly commitment to attend support group meetings, they are making an important and positive commitment to themselves and their long term weight loss success.
Bariatric studies have demonstrated that patients with the highest long term weight loss success and satisfaction remain under the care of a bariatric office for follow-up, support and ongoing education for five years after surgery.
The surgical weight loss journey offers an exciting and empowering “new way” of being that requires a dedicated and motivating surgeon and staff to help you meet your goals. Paul Wizman MD practice is proud of the diverse and consistent support and learning opportunities it offers its patients.
Please see the Event Calendar for Support Group meeting dates, times and the location. Please feel free to also join Dr. Wizman on Facebook.