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Bariatric surgery is a tool that aids in weight loss, resolution of co-morbid conditions and increased quality of life for patients. To achieve and maintain success following bariatric surgery, proper diet, vitamin supplementation and daily exercise are essential. Our staff have designed a nutrition binder that will help patients adhere to that success before and after surgery.
The surgical weight loss program involves a multidisciplinary team who will consult and evaluate each patient individually prior to surgery. The team encompasses specially trained psychologists, dietitians, a physician assistant, a nurse practitioner and a nurse coordinator. The information gathered by the multidisciplinary team will be presented to our fellowship-trained bariatric surgeons and assist him/her in deciding whether an individual is a candidate for gastric bypass surgery.
The Bariatric Surgery Program at Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway has received accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program and is a comprehensive center. Besides helping you take those first steps towards a healthier life, we want to ensure that our patients are fully educated and are able to make an informed decision before undergoing weight reduction surgery.
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Once Ochsner receives your referral from Contigo Health, our concierge coordinator will reach out to you to share information about our program at Ochsner, answer any questions you may have and have you complete the required paperwork to begin the process.
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Our nurse navigator will work with you and your doctor at home to coordinate all preoperative requirements before you travel to New Orleans. Note that Ochsner will require a copy of your medical records and will need to request these from your doctor in advance.
To expedite the process, you will need to fill out the following form:
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Depending on the medical care you will receive here at Ochsner, your lodging and travel may be fully covered. Once you have scheduled your care at Ochsner, you will need to contact Contigo Health to discuss and arrange your ECEN benefits.
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Once your medical care is scheduled at Ochsner, our patient coordinator will help coordinate your stay and care here in New Orleans. Once you arrive, you will meet with your care team for a comprehensive evaluation. This may include lab work, a surgical consultation, and appointments with our behavioral health team and a nutritionist if you are undergoing bariatric surgery.
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Your care team at Ochsner will oversee your care until you are ready to be discharged from the hospital. After your release, our team will coordinate follow-up care with your doctor at home and follow up with phone calls to monitor your progression.
Click here to download Ochsner's Surgical Weight Loss Program's Nutrition Binder.
Please return the form by email at bariatricshdp@ochsner.org.