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BARIATRIC EVALUATION FAQS
HOW LONG IS THE BARIATRIC EVALUATION?
Approximately two, 1 hour appointments. These appointments are available virtually or in-person.
As a therapist and a bariatric patient, I have much to share to help prepare you for your journey.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
We will discuss variety of things including your medical history, mental health history and why you are choosing bariatric surgery. More importantly, we will discuss bariatric planning & support. I will provide some education on the importance of mindset work as it related to eating patterns/habits as well as patterns of behaviors to look out for as you move through bariatric life.
DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING?
Fees for service is due at the time of the appointment, including any applicable co-pays or high deductibles.
IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD DO TO PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT?
Complete any paperwork that was sent to you via email from SimplePractice. If you have not received it, please email me. Paperwork that is not completed within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment is subject to cancellation.
Listen to the podcasts recommended below under Bariatric Resources
BARIATRIC RESOURCES
Be sure to check with your medical provider and/or surgical center for any medical needs/advice.
The following links and resources are intended to provide adjunct support before, during, and after bariatric surgery.
PODCASTS
My Top 5 Episodes:
033: The Power of Bariatric Surgery with Dr. Ariel Ortiz
038: Metabolic Wellness with Dr. Ariel Ortiz
044: Reframing Tools with Lora Grabow
049: Macro’s 101 with Sam Tambeaux, RD
134: Holiday Help
Other Patient Podcast Recommendations
Our Sleeved Life Podcast Instagram: @oursleevedlifepodcast YouTube Channel: Our Sleeved Life Podcast
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Mindset Focus:
Hungry For More By: Dr. Adrienne Youdim
How to Keep House While Drowning By: KC Davis - Note that this book is a gentle way to lower the temperature on your expectations of yourself. The content is not directly written for weight loss. The content and skills are applicable to bariatric life
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. By: James Clear and Penguin Audio
The Beck Diet Solution By: Judith S. Beck Ph.D. - Note that the language used in this book is not trauma-informed and, in my opinion, harmful to those that struggle with their weight. I selected this book because of the useful and practical skills.
Medical Focus:
How Weight Loss Surgery Really Works
By: Dr. Matthew Weiner
A Pound of Cure
By: Dr. Matthew Weiner
Trauma Focus:
The Body Remembers - by Babette Rothschild
What Happened to You? - by Oprah Winfrey, Bruce D. Perry
SUPPORT GROUPS
Overeaters Anonymous - Groups are available virtually and in-person. There are groups specific to bariatric life.
Instagram: overeatersanonymous_official
Facebook offers a number of Bariatric Support Groups
Check with your Bariatric Clinic/Provider they may offer a support group
