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Pre-Surgical Weight Loss Programs

Two Week Pre Surgical Programs for LAP-BAND® Patients

This program is designed to assist our LAP-BAND surgery patients adapt to the life style changes that their LAP-BAND will require. The program provides detailed information about your surgery and what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.  The 14 day formula diet helps prepare your body  for the diet change after surgery and makes this transition easier for you. 

The PreSurgical LAP-BAND program consists of:

• Nutrition Evaluation by registered dietitian
• 5 OPTIFAST® Products per day for 14 days
• Attend 2 educational classes in preparation for surgery from the "A Lifestyle for Healthy Living" Curriculum
• 2 Medical Monitoring Visits (RN or MA), weight and blood pressure

Six to Eight Week Pre Surgical Program for Gastric Bypass Patients

This medically supervised weight loss program has specific weight loss goals prior to surgery to reduce surgical and post surgical complications

• Initial history and physical
• 5 OPTIFAST® Products per day for 6-8 weeks
• 2-4 Follow up labs depending on your existing health conditions
• 4-6 Medical visits
• 4-6 Medical monitoring sessions(weight and BP)
• Baseline EKG
• Attend 6 educational classes in preparation for surgery from the non-surgical OPTIFAST Program.

Classes are held Mondays:  6:00-7:00pm

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