Expert Opinions

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Bariatric surgery experts

It's helpful to hear from experts who specialize in bariatric surgery as you consider your weight loss surgery options. See what these professionals have to say about paying for surgery, recovery, healthy weight loss, dietary changes after bariatric surgery, and more.

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Getting ready for bariatric surgery
Centers of Excellence

Centers of Excellence

Karen Schulz, RN, MSN Bariatric Program Director

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Success

Success

Karen Schulz, RN, MSN Bariatric Program Director

 

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Psychological Evaluation

Psychological Evaluation

David Sarwer, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist

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Preoperative Evaluation

Preoperative Evaluation

Karen Schulz, RN, MSN Bariatric Program Director

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Diet and exercise after bariatric surgery
Changing Habits

Changing Habits

Beth Taschuk, RD Dietician

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Dietary Difference Between Banding and Gastric Bypass

Dietary Difference Between Banding and Gastric Bypass

Beth Taschuk, RD Dietician

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Eating Habits

Eating Habits

Beth Taschuk, RD Dietician

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New Healthy Diet

New Healthy Diet

Kelly Elliott, RD Dietician

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Daily Motivation

Daily Motivation

Mischelle Wilkinson Fitness Expert

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Consistent Workouts

Consistent Workouts

Mischelle Wilkinson Fitness Expert

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Bariatric surgery recovery
Weight Loss Surgery Recovery and Nutrition

Weight Loss Surgery Recovery and Nutrition

Beth Taschuk, RD Dietician

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Exercise After Bariatric Surgery

Exercise After Bariatric Surgery

Mischelle Wilkinson Fitness Expert

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Nutrition During Recovery

Nutrition During Recovery

Kelly Elliott, RD Dietician

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Weight Loss Support Resources

Weight Loss Support Resources

David Sarwer, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist

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Paying for weight loss surgery
Criteria for Medical Necessity

Criteria for Medical Necessity

Laura Boyer, RN, CBN Clinical Operations Director

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Denial and Appeal

Denial and Appeal

Laura Boyer, RN, CBN Clinical Operations Director

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Paying for Surgery

Paying for Surgery

Laura Boyer, RN, CBN Clinical Operations Director

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Financial Support

Financial Support

Karen Schulz, RN, MSN Bariatric Program Director

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