The Bariatric Surgery Program

New Patient Information Session

Tip the scale in your favor.  Join the Bariatric Surgery Center at Monmouth Medical Center for a New Patient Information Session, and get the facts about weight loss surgery. Preregistration is required. Call 1.888.SBHS.123. Areas of discussion include:

• Multidisciplinary team approach
• National Institute for Health requirements for surgery
• Basic anatomy of the digestive tract
• Types of surgical procedures—Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass and Gastic Sleeve
• Explanation of Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass and Gastic Sleeve
• Advantages of Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass and Gastic Sleeve
• Risks associated with Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass and Gastic Sleeve
• Laparoscopy vs. laparotomy vs. Gastric Sleeve
• Advantages of laparoscopic surgery
• Required hospital stay bypass vs. band vs. sleeve
• Future life style changes
• Importance of support group attendance
• Availability of physicians and staff

Meets the Fourth Thursday of Each Month
from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
in room Stanley 212
at Monmouth Medical Center

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED because seating is limited.
CALL 1-888-SBHS-123 or 1-888-724-7123
Use prompt 4

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