Our approach

Park Nicollet uses a step-by-step approach to help you throughout your surgical experience. We also provide extensive pre- and post-operative programs to educate and support you through this life-changing event. We work to make sure patients are ready for all the physical, emotional and psychological changes that come with bariatric surgery.

Step-by-step approach		Description
	Free group information session	The 1 ½ hour session provides details about bariatric surgery and lets patients ask questions and talk with our professionals and others who are considering the surgery.
	Assessment by a bariatric nurse clinician	At this appointment, the nurse walks patients through the health assessment and helps them submit a request for surgery to their insurance company for prior authorization.
	Evaluation by a licensed psychologist	Patients meet with a licensed psychologist, who determines if they are mentally ready for surgery or if they need more therapy.
	Meeting with a doctor, registered dietitian and physical therapist	This step includes meetings with a registered dietitian, licensed bariatric behavioral services doctor and physical therapist, who walk patients through this new phase of life.
	Meeting with bariatric surgeon	One of our three bariatric surgeons meets with patients to discuss day-of-surgery activities and answer any questions.
	Day of surgery	Our team is with patients throughout their surgical experiences to make sure they are prepared for this life-changing event.
	Follow-up care	After surgery, we provide comprehensive education and support to help patients develop and manage healthy lifestyle habits.

For more information, or to sign up for our free information session, call 952-993-3180.