Emotional and psychological requirements for bariatric surgery

Although people with obesity do not necessarily fit a specific psychological profile, meeting with a psychologist is a critical part of your weight-loss journey. This step helps ensure the success of your surgery by confirming that you are motivated to exercise post-surgery, have a solid understanding of what bariatric surgery involves, and possess a strong support system. Additionally, a psychologist can help you identify areas where you may need extra support after surgery, such as managing depression or addressing emotional eating triggers.

Gastric bypass surgery

During gastric bypass surgery, the upper portion of your stomach is stapled to create a small pouch. This helps you feel fuller while eating less. Then your surgeon attaches your small intestine to the small pouch, allowing the food you eat to bypass most of your stomach. This causes your body to absorb fewer calories.

Gastric sleeve surgery

or sleeve gastrectomy

Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a restrictive weight loss surgery performed under general anesthesia. Your surgeon removes about 85% of your stomach, leaving only a thin vertical “sleeve,” and closes your stomach with surgical staples.

Gastric revisions

Gastric revision surgery is a procedure performed to modify or correct a previous weight-loss surgery, often due to insufficient weight loss or complications such as an enlarged gastric pouch, a slipped or eroded gastric band, or a leaking staple line.

Care coordination

Your care specialist will help coordinate all aspects of your care. From collecting your medical records to scheduling an initial consultation with your surgeon, they provide total support. If surgery is the best option, they'll assist in helping you prepare for the big day. Post surgery, your care specialist will coordinate your care with your local providers, ensuring your recovery is smooth and worry free.

Sometimes, you may need to travel to get the best care possible. In such cases, travel costs may be covered, and your dedicated care specialist will handle all arrangements, including flights, rental cars, fuel, meals, and hotel accommodations.

Personalized travel assistance

Whether you have questions about your benefit or simply want to share information, your care specialist will be dedicated to helping you from beginning to end. And with our mobile app, you have the flexibility to message your care specialist at your convenience, no matter where you are.

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Physical requirements for bariatric surgery

Carrum Health’s partners for bariatric procedures follow the National Institutes of Health (NIH) eligibility requirements for bariatric surgery. Typically these include:

• a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more, OR
• a BMI of 35 or more with a serious health problem linked to obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or sleep apnea.

To find out if you qualify, contact us today: 888-855-7806.

If weight loss surgery is right for you, you can rest easy knowing that the bariatric surgeons in Carrum Health’s network have more experience, advanced training, fewer complications, and receive outstanding patient reviews.

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Mindful eating after weight loss surgery

Mindful eating can help you tune in to your body’s hunger cues and take time to truly enjoy your food. These small habits can make it easier to see lasting weight loss after surgery.