Expert Opinions

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Bariatric surgery experts

It's helpful to hear from experts who specialize in bariatric surgery as you consider your weight loss surgery options. See what these professionals have to say about paying for surgery, recovery, healthy weight loss, dietary changes after bariatric surgery, and more.

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Getting ready for bariatric surgery

Centers of Excellence

Karen Schulz, RN, MSN Bariatric Program Director

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Success

Karen Schulz, RN, MSN Bariatric Program Director

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Psychological Evaluation

David Sarwer, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist

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Preoperative Evaluation

Karen Schulz, RN, MSN Bariatric Program Director

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Diet and exercise after bariatric surgery

Changing Habits Beth Taschuk, RD Dietician The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.	Dietary Difference Between Banding and Gastric Bypass Beth Taschuk, RD Dietician The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.	Eating Habits Beth Taschuk, RD Dietician The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.
New Healthy Diet Kelly Elliott, RD Dietician The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.	Daily Motivation Mischelle Wilkinson Fitness Expert The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.	Consistent Workouts Mischelle Wilkinson Fitness Expert The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.

Bariatric surgery recovery

Weight Loss Surgery Recovery and Nutrition Beth Taschuk, RD Dietician The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.	Exercise After Bariatric Surgery Mischelle Wilkinson Fitness Expert The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.	Nutrition During Recovery Kelly Elliott, RD Dietician The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.
Weight Loss Support Resources David Sarwer, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.

Paying for weight loss surgery

Criteria for Medical Necessity Laura Boyer, RN, CBN Clinical Operations Director The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.	Denial and Appeal Laura Boyer, RN, CBN Clinical Operations Director The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.	Paying for Surgery Laura Boyer, RN, CBN Clinical Operations Director The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.
Financial Support Karen Schulz, RN, MSN Bariatric Program Director The following content is also available as an interactive element. You will need to enable JavaScript and install the ADOBE ^Â® FLASH ^Â® Player in order to view this enhanced content.