What to Expect from a Bariatric Seminar

At the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence, we are quick to tell you that bariatric surgery is a tool. It is a part of the solution, because there’ s more to it than just getting your insurance to approve the procedure.

That’ s why we think it’ s so important for our potential patients to be educated about the options, benefits, risks, side effects, the lifelong commitment—the reality of bariatric surgery. Our seminars are not where we sell our services, they are where we explain our services.

Each seminar lasts roughly an hour and a half and is followed by brief one-on-one consultations for each seminar attendee with the presenting surgeon. Either prior to, or upon, your arrival you’ ll fill out a form detailing your medical history and insurance information, which will save time for you and the doctor during the consultation to address more questions or concerns.

During the seminar itself we cover material, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Health Insurance
• Next Steps for Approval
• Different Procedures and How Each Works
• Risks
• Hospital Stay
• Possible Side Effects
• Post-Op Bowel Habits
• Supplements
• Fitness and Health
• Aftercare
• Result Expectations

Throughout the seminar and during the consultation, there is plenty of opportunity to ask questions, and in most cases, to receive immediate feedback. This is often an ideal situation to bring a family member or a friend who may have some questions or concerns of their own.

Surgery can be a scary thing, but it doesn’ t have to be. To find out more about the next free seminar close to you, call us at (317) 582-7088 or toll-free at 1 (877) 831-1582.