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Assessment by a bariatric nurse clinician

Step-by-step approach
1.	Free group information session
2.	Assessment by a bariatric nurse clinician
3.	Evaluation by a licensed psychologist
4.	Meeting with a doctor, registered dietitian and physical therapist
5.	Meeting with bariatric surgeon
6.	Day of surgery
7.	Follow-up care

Pictured (left to right): Jennifer Warren, insurance authorization specialist; Carol Thomas, RN; Barbara Johnson, RN; Dorothy Miller, RN, and Teri Barker, RN

After you attend a free information session, your next step is meeting with one of our bariatric surgery nurse clinicians. Before your first appointment, you will need to fill out and return the packet of information you receive at the information session. At the appointment, the nurse will walk you through our health assessment and help you submit a request for surgery to your insurance company for prior authorization.

Following is a list of questions to ask your insurance provider.

Download "Request for Surgery" form (PDF).