Steps to Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills (California)

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Beverly Hills Physicians is proud to offer both Lap-Band® and Realize® banding surgery options!

The Steps to Weight Loss Surgery

STEP 1:

Our program begins with an initial consultation with the surgeon and nurse coordinator. During this session, you will complete a comprehensive physical and history evaluation, nutritional screening, and discussion regarding the risks and benefits of the surgery. This session will last approximately one hour.

STEP 2:

Following the initial consultation, you will undergo a psychological evaluation. We obtain medical clearance from a cardiologist, and possible a pulmonologist at this time. You will be educated on heart, lung, and other specific risk factors associated with your particular surgical procedure.

STEP 3:

At this point, you will meet with the surgeon and/possibly other consultants one or two more times. Paralleled with this, insurance, financing, and other preparatory work is completed. You will also meet with the nutritionist and physical therapist to develop a customized post-surgical lifestyle program, inclusive of recommended dietary and exercise regimes.

AFTER SURGERY:

Although our psychologist, nutritionist, and physical therapist can continue to provide services after your surgery, we strongly-urge you to attend and will assist you in finding the most suitable support groups.