This page provides a simple checklist for reference as you progress along the Treatment Pathway.
 
 
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Obtain insurance authorization or referral.
Complete Health Questionnaire (download by clicking here) and mail to Bariatrics of Texas.
Read About Surgery and Resources For Success for basic information about gastric bypass and talk to former patients.
Quit smoking!
 
Follow requirement list from our insurance specialist that is specific to your insurance.
Make appointments and attend psychological evaluation, preop education class, and bariatric nutrition class.
Attend required support group meetings.
Complete other evaluations and labs as indicated.
Follow-up on your medical record copies.
Receive clearance to either surgical or medical treatment
pathway.
 
Insurance authorization or referral.
Insurance card.
Co-pay.
Complete copy of all medical records.
Any questions for Dr. Warnock, the Bariatric Coordinator, or insurance specialist.
 
Begin walking 10-20 minutes per day or start water aerobics.
Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.
Learn everything you can about bariatric surgery, carefully study it out in your own mind, ask lots of questions to former patients at our support group meetings.
Be willing to comply with all preop requirements, which may include losing weight.
Quit smoking!