Bariatric surgery can be one of the best ways to help you lose weight — but it isn’t a quick fix. You’ll have to make significant changes to your lifestyle and eating habits that last forever. We don’t minimize these challenges. It’s why Ohio State offers a variety of postsurgery support services. We want you to succeed in meeting your goal.
Learn more about the options for surgical and nonsurgical weight loss and management programs.
Heading home with a plan
When you’re released to go home after bariatric surgery, we’ve already got your next steps ready. Based on the latest scientific understanding of weight loss, we’ll talk with you about your goals and map out a plan that targets your biggest barriers, fears and health concerns.
All you have to do is trust in the plan and rely on your team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. If you do, we’re confident you’ll reach your goals and maybe even surprise yourself along the way.
Postsurgery services
Whatever your challenge, we have a program that can help you develop — and keep — healthier habits for life.
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Meetings with your bariatric care team allow an opportunity for lab tests, questions and additional care as needed. Appointments happen two weeks, two months, six months and one year after surgery, with more if required.
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Other people who have faced similar challenges can be great allies, and multiple studies have shown that patients attending support groups after bariatric surgery achieve more long-term weight loss — the more regular their attendance, the better the results. If you’d like to join our professionally facilitated meetings for motivation, encouragement, validation and evidence-based information, you can reach the Ohio State Bariatric Support Group directly at osubariatricsurgerysupportgroup@osumc.edu.
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Weight management programs Education and guidance on all aspects of weight loss, including nutrition, behavior change and exercise.
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Exercise is Medicine® Get the motivation and long-term support to make physical activity and exercise a regular part of your life.
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Integrative medicine health and wellness Understanding and strengthening the connection between mind and body can improve your weight loss success.
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Nutrition services Enjoy a healthy relationship with food through personal nutrition counseling and group classes.
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Diabetes education Learn more about diabetes and new technologies for better disease management or prevention.
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Body contouring Our experienced surgeons can remove excess skin after weight loss following bariatric surgery to improve your body shape and function.