Pre & Post Operation
Pre-op evaluation/clearance
Pre-op evaluation/clearance
Pre-op evaluation/clearance
Pre-op medical and psychiatric evaluation is used to determine the patient’s risks for surgery. The provider considers all information and may request additional labs, tests, or other consults. It is possible that recommendations for adjustments to medical therapy may occur to help the patient get to an optimal place for surgery to reduce risks.
Cost
- $250 for psychiatric and medical pre-op evaluation.
- $125 for letter writing (additional to the evaluation fee).
- Lab test and other diagnostic tests are not included in the evaluation fee.
- Insurance is not accepted for this service.
Post-op medical care
Pre-op evaluation/clearance
Pre-op evaluation/clearance
Preferably post op care should be done under the care of the surgeon, however patient's whose surgeon is located in a different state or country may require care of a local licensed provider to ensure optimal recovery experience and reduced risks of complications.
Cost
- $125 per consult.
- For wound care and diagnostic tests, additional cost will apply.
- Insurance may be accepted depending on type of service
Post-op care: Seroma
Pre-op evaluation/clearance
Post-op care: Seroma
A seroma is a collection of straw-colored fluid under the skin that can occur after an operation. It can occur when tissue is removed from the body during an operation leaving a space which sometimes fills with fluid.
In many cases the seroma will reabsorb. However, if the seroma is painful an aspiration can relieve the pain. If the swelling is putting strain on the stitch it may result in the wound opening up and leaking if it is not aspirated.
Cost
- $250 for seroma drainage (cost includes additional drainages incase of fluid built-up after the 1st day of drainage)
ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS NEEDED AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY
Supplements become very important after surgery
When choosing which supplements is right for you, consider:
When choosing which supplements is right for you, consider:
Bariatric surgery involves manipulating the stomach or intestines to induce weight loss which may change the way your body absorbs certain types of nutrients. The right supplements and vitamins will help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies.
When choosing which supplements is right for you, consider:
When choosing which supplements is right for you, consider:
When choosing which supplements is right for you, consider:
- Does it meet recommendations?
- How does it taste?
- Number of tablets, chews or serving size of liquid to reach suggested dose
- Price and availability
Note: Taking a bariatric multivitamin can help to minimize the number of your supplements.
When choosing which supplements is right for you, consider:
Thiamine (Vit B1) converting food into energy and essential brain and nerve functionality. Deficiency can have detrimental effects.
- 3mg per day
B12 play role in the growth and replication of cells. It is involved in the function of nervous system .
- By mouth: 350-500mcg per day or 1,000mcg every other day.
- Injection: 1,000mcg once a month
- Nasal Spray- 500mcg once a week
The body needs iron to produce red blood cells. Most people need 36mg per day.
- Take 45-60mg per day if you are female and are still menstruating.
- Menstruating women and/or patients with iron deficiency anemia need more iron.
- Take Iron with Vitamin C to increase absorption.
Vitamin C plays a major role in helping the body to recover
- Vitamin C: 120mg per day
Calcium Citrate absorbs than other types (i.e. calcium carbonate and gummy tricalcium phosphate).
1,200-1,500 mg per day.
- Take in divided doses of 500-600 mg 2-3 times a day. Your body can’t absorb more than this at one time.
Take calcium with Vitamin D to increase absorption.
- Vitamin D3: 3000units (IU) per day. Best absorbed when taken with food.
Note: Take both at least 2 hours apart from multivitamin with iron and any additional iron supplements to maximize absorption.