Life After Surgery
Lutheran Hospital's bariatric program employs a team of professionals who are with you - before and after surgery. The team approach treats your mind, body and spirit to help give you the greatest chance of reaching your goals for a new life.
Registered dietitians work with patients on an ongoing basis to help them keep the weight off and prevent nutritional deficiencies. Monthly support groups and annual office visits and lab work are strongly encouraged and help patients maintain their healthy lifestyle indefinitely.
Some patients may desire to have plastic surgery to remove excess skin after they've reached their goal weight. Excess skin is a common result of major weight loss.