Bariatric Assessment

Description

Lifecode’s Bariatric Assessment Program is designed to provide support to those individuals considering bariatric surgery as a weight management option. Our program begins with a thorough assessment of the individual’s medical history, lifestyle factors, and several weight loss goals. Through a multidisciplinary approach, while also providing some personalized recommendations and support to help individuals make informed decisions about bariatric surgery. It also helps in achieving lasting success.

How It Works

• Comprehensive Evaluation: Lifecode’s team of healthcare professionals conducts a comprehensive evaluation. It also includes physical examination, medical history review, laboratory tests, and psychological assessment, while assessing eligibility for bariatric surgery and identifying any of those underlying factors that might impact success.
• Personalized Consultation: Based on the evaluation outcome, we do offer personalized consultations with specialists, like dietitians, bariatric surgeons, psychologists, and exercise physiologists. Further discussing some of the treatment options, benefits, risks, and lifestyle alterations is necessary for success.
• Education and Support: Our program does provide educational resources, support groups, and several counseling to help. It understands the bariatric surgery process, prepares for surgery, and makes the necessary lifestyle changes to maximize success.

What You Get

• Personalized Treatment Plan: Receive a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific goals, needs, and medical history. It includes recommendations for bariatric surgery, preoperative preparation, and some postoperative care.
• Access to Specialists: Gain proper access to a multidisciplinary team of specialists who specialize in bariatric surgery and weight management. It also provides expert guidance, support, and ongoing care throughout your weight loss journey.
• Behavioral Support: Receive counseling and support to address emotional eating, stress management, body image concerns, and some other psychological factors that might also impact weight loss success.

What You Can Expect

• Improved Health: Experience improvements in overall health and quality of life. It includes lowered risk of obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea, following successful bariatric surgery.
• Long-Term Weight Loss: Lifecode’s Bariatric Assessment Program is designed to support individuals in achieving sustainable weight loss. It maintains outcomes over the long term, with ongoing support and monitoring to help prevent weight regain.
• Enhanced Well-being: Enjoy a renewed sense of confidence, energy, and vitality as you achieve your weight loss goals. It improves your overall health and well-being through bariatric surgery and lifestyle changes.
• Empowerment: Feel well empowered to take proper control of your health and make positive changes in your life with support. Guidance is provided by Lifecode’s Bariatric Assessment Program, which leads to a healthier, happier you.