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Steps for Bariatric Patients
- BMI must be 40 or greater or 35 or greater with applicable obesity related co-morbidities. (Recently, FDA approved 30 or greater with applicable obesity related co-morbidities, but we are not seeing carriers following this guideline yet.)
- Patients are required to attend an INFORMATION SESSION, either ONLINE or LIVE to educate them of the risks and benefits associated with weight loss surgery
- Patients will meet with the surgeon for a complete history and physical to determine best procedure for them
- Psychiatric evaluations are required to make sure that patients fully understand the procedures and needs before and after surgery
- Nutritional consultations are required
- Must meet any insurance requirements based upon their individual policies
- PCP clearance and medical records are required
- Any additional medical clearances that may be needed based upon patients individual medical history.
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