What to Expect

Bariatric Solutions strives to provide seamless service at every stage of the treatment process for our patients in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma communities.  Our weight loss surgeons, Dr. Scott Stowers and Dr. Dirk Rodriguez, are dedicated to helping patients every step of the way, from the initial consultation to post-operative appointments.  Patients who are considering bariatric surgery can expect the treatment process to involve the following steps:

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Step 1: Schedule a Consultation

Step 2: Complete Medical Assessments and Education Training

Step 3: Acquire Insurance Approval or Financing

Step 4: Schedule Surgery Date

Attend a Free, Weight Loss Surgery Informational Seminar

Our free, weight loss surgery informational seminars are held throughout the year in different locations around the Metroplex.  Seminars offer patients an opportunity to meet with one of our surgeons and learn about the benefits of each of the three surgeries that are offered: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery, LAP-BAND® System surgery, or gastric sleeve surgery.  The surgeon is available to answer any questions that you might have about the surgeries, as well as provide you with information about life post-surgery. Our informational seminars are not mandatory, so you are welcome to schedule a physician consultation if you are unable or would prefer not to attend.

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Step 1 – Schedule a Consultation with Our Weight Loss Surgeon

Contact our office to schedule a consultation with one of our weight loss surgeons with convenient locations in North Fort Worth area or DFW area.  Before your initial consultation, you will fill out a questionnaire regarding your medical history, general health and weight control issues.  All of the information that you
provide on the questionnaire is strictly confidential.  The information is used to determine whether you are a candidate for surgery.

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The consultation involves an examination by the surgeon.  You will also meet with our insurance coordinator and/or financial coordinator.  If you are a suitable candidate for bariatric surgery, we will assist you in contacting your insurance company to find out whether your policy covers the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery, LAP-BAND® System surgery, or gastric sleeve surgery.  Since it takes some time to gather and process this information, it is important to begin this step immediately after your candidacy has been established.  Your insurance company will probably want documentation of your health and weight history, any prescriptions you are taking, and records of any weight-related medical care you have received.

For your reference, we will prepare a written copy of your treatment plan and a list of the diagnostic tests and consultations required to prepare you for surgery.   

Step 2 – Complete Medical Assessments

Before your surgery, you will need to complete several tests, assessments, and consults.  These includes pre-operative educational training and and any additional assessments that may be necessary.  At our metroplex offices, our weight loss surgeons and team coordinate a patient workshop to educate patients about their bariatric surgery options, what to expect after weight loss surgery, nutritional and psychological aspects of weight loss treatment, and other issues.  The workshop takes about one hour and you can access it anywhere that has a internet connection.  The workshop also provides treatment information, the risks and complications of surgery, provides information on post-surgery lifestyle changes. We encourage patients family membesr and/or friends to access the training as well for moral support.

Step 3 – Acquire Insurance Approval or Financing

When you have completed all the necessary assessments and submitted the documents necessary for your insurance company (see step 4), we will submit a letter of recommendation to your insurance company requesting approval of your bariatric surgery.  It can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months for an insurance company to return its decision.  If you are denied, Bariatric Solutions will help you investigate alternative methods of payment, including insurance appeals and self-pay options.  
 

Step 4– Schedule Surgery

Once your method of payment has been settled, you can schedule your surgery and a pre-operative visit.  During this visit, our weight loss surgeon and bariatric nurse coordinator will review your tests, medical history, and treatment plan and provide you with detailed pre-operative instructions.  

Receive Follow-up Care

In the days, weeks, and months after your surgery, you will have scheduled follow-up visits: