Note: Program Fees are designed to cover the costs of aftercare for the three years following surgery. Insurance reimbursements are not sufficient to provide the services that are essential for the long-term success of the gastric bypass patient. The program is presented as a package to minimize the expense to you, the patient. Many of the services would not be covered by your insurance should they be billed out individually, and the overall cost to you, the patient, would be well in excess of the cost of the package.

The program covers all office visits, classes, counseling, educational materials, support group, and website. All charges that would be incurred during the course of NORMAL recovery and follow-up are included. If a complication requiring additional procedures should arise, charges for such would be billed to your insurance. Band fills/ adjustments are performed by a third party, and subject to their fee rates and insurance guidelines. Check with the Program Director for information about your specific liability for fills and adjustments

Program Schedule

Post-op week 1: Office visit, diet check
Post-op week 2: Office visit, diet advancement
Post-op week 4: Office visit, dietary counseling
Post-op week 6: Office visit, diet advancement
                           1st Band fill protocol, schedule fill
                           Exercise class - must be scheduled
Fill schedule - there will be an office visit one week after any band adjustment to reinforce dietary protocols. Fills generally are scheduled monthly until proper restriction is obtained and weight loss algorhythm observed. You may continue to schedule office visits anytime after 36 months at no additional charge.

Labs ordered: CBC, CMP, Lipid panel, Iron & IBC, B12 & Folate, Bone density test

Other Services: Support Group, On-line WebHelp, Education materials, counseling by Registered Dietitian