Bariatric Nonsurgical Options
Surgery is only one option, and it’s not for everyone.
That’s why Southwest General offers a number of non-surgical options for patients who don’t qualify for bariatric surgery or want to try a different solution.
No matter the direction you choose, Southwest General will provide you with one-on one, personalized care throughout your journey. Weight-loss programs aren’t about making a cosmetic change. This is about changing an entire lifestyle and the way you think about nutrition and exercise.
Physician/Dietitian Weight Loss Program
- Physician and dietitian visit with the patient on a monthly basis for at least three to nine months, depending on individual need and/or insurance requirements.
- Physician oversees the program, determining the best approach for the patient to lose weight.
- Dietitian monitors the patient’s intake of calories and nutrients at each visit and provides education on a different topic each month.
- Promotes weight loss and exercise and improves a patient’s nutrition knowledge.
Liquid Diet Program
- Physician-supervised program to jump start weight loss.
- Patients are placed on a diet of liquid and nutrition bar supplements for two-week intervals, depending on weight-loss progress.
- Labs and biweekly visits with the physician are required.
- Patients are transitioned to the maintenance diet with the aid of a dietitian.