Pre-Op Weight Loss Class

The Pre-op Weight Loss Class is an optional class designed to help patients lose a small amount of weight prior to surgery. 
Topics covered in class include:

All patients having bariatric surgery at NCMC are required to lose 10 percent of their excess body weight before surgery.

Research shows that patients who lose 10-25 lbs before surgery, have fewer complications and better outcomes.

To be eligible for insurance coverage, many patients have policies that require participation in a six-12 month medically supervised weight-loss program prior to surgery.