Patient Resources
Are you ready to change your life? At AllianceHealth Oklahoma, we make becoming a patient easy. Just follow the steps below and take the first step today.
Step One: Attend a Free Weight Loss Seminar
The best way to find out if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery is to attend a seminar with our bariatric team. You will learn about the causes of obesity, surgical options for weight loss, typical results and what to expect after surgery.
Step Two: Consultation
The next step in the process is a consultation with the surgeon. This is where you and your doctor will evaluate your condition and discuss your options. If surgery is indicated, a pre-surgical plan will be developed especially for you.
Step Three: Education
Our educational program has three components:
- Patient education class, which includes the following topics:
- Nutrition
- Instructions on how to prepare for surgery
- Introduction to exercise
- Assessment of your understanding and readiness for surgery
- Postoperative resource materials
- Hospital tour with the bariatric program coordinator
- Final visit before surgery where you will:
- Sign a letter of commitment
- Review the preparation process
- Receive instructions for activity
Step Four: Surgery
Step Five: Follow Up Care
At AllianceHealth Oklahoma, we have developed a program of follow-up care designed to meet your individual needs. Our bariatric team is here to help you with any physical, emotional and other challenges that might arise. In the early days after surgery, our team will work closely with you and your primary care physician to ensure your physical recovery stays on track. In addition, you will have frequent visits with a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist to help you manage your weight loss and exercise program. Our support groups offer ongoing education and encouragement from other bariatric surgery patients as well as our professional staff.