Surgical Weight Loss - The Process
STEP 1:
Register & Attend our Free Bariatric Surgery Informational Meeting
- Call 320-214-6966 to register.
- Complete the Bariatric Surgery Intake Packet provided at meeting.
- Verify insurance coverage.
- Mail information to:
ACMC Skylark Center
ATTN: Kathleen Schmoll
1604 1ST ST. S.
Willmar MN 56201
STEP 2:
Medically – Supervised Weight Loss Program
- Make EVALUATION appointment at ACMC-Skylark, 320-214-6222 or toll free 1-800-225-6580.
- Most insurance companies require at least 6 months participation in a medically-supervised weight loss program before you are able to qualify for surgery.
- Attend monthly appointments.
- Follow goals set by providers and yourself.
STEP 3:
Appointment with Bariatric Case Manager
- Review health history.
- Will receive surgical education.
- Appointments will be scheduled for psychiatric evaluation, sleep study, and Rice Memorial Hospital financial counseling.
Step 4:
Surgeon Visit
- Review health history.
- Review surgical process.
- Opportunity to discuss and ask questions of the surgeon.
STEP 5:
Insurance Approval
- After surgeon’s approval all preauthorization information will be sent to your insurance company.
STEP 6:
Attend Culinary Class, Education Class and Support Group Meeting
- Attend five hour culinary and education class given by four members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Attend one hour support group meeting giving you the opportunity to network and ask questions of peers who have had the surgery.
STEP 7:
Surgery
- Hospital stay at Rice Memorial Hospital is 3 – 4 days.
STEP 8:
Follow – Up Care
- Our multidisciplinary team looks forward to working with you in reaching and maintaining your health goals. Compliance to a follow up schedule is very important to your weight loss success. Regular follow up visits are essential to helping you achieve your personal and health goals and will help us evaluate your compliance with lifestyle changes. There are also monthly support groups to attend as part of your follow-up care.
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