Your preparation instructions
Which medicines, eating instructions and other preparations apply to my operation?
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Financial options & insuranceGastric sleeve: what to expect
Planning for gastric sleeve surgery includes understanding preparation, the operation and care afterward. Explore the stages of care and discuss your individual plan with the team.
Your stages of care
| Stage | What to discuss with your care team |
|---|---|
| Consultation | Review your health history, options, expectations and risks. Discuss the program and bariatric education. |
| Medical weight loss | Discuss weight checks, nutrition appointments, medicines and counseling as appropriate for your plan. |
| Pre-op | Complete the assessments your team recommends, which may include cardiac or pulmonary screening, and review your preparation instructions. |
| Surgical procedure | Confirm the operation with your surgeon. The practice’s educational outline distinguishes gastric sleeve and gastric bypass; your consultation determines your individual plan. |
| Aftercare | Follow your written eating and supplement instructions. Arrange post-operative visits, nutrition follow-up and support with your team on an individualized schedule. |
Clarify what happens before the operation
Preparation includes education, screening and a pre-operative appointment. Ask which assessments you need, who arranges them and when your care team will review the results.
Education and support
Which education, nutrition or counseling appointments should I arrange?
Practical arrangements
What should I plan for transportation, help at home and time away from work?
Get a written eating and aftercare plan
General bariatric education describes a gradual return from liquids to other foods and attention to vitamins and minerals. Your team should specify food progression, fluids, supplements and follow-up for you.
Ask whom to contact if eating or drinking is difficult, and which symptoms need immediate assessment.
Plan your follow-up
Ask for the current schedule in writing so you can plan beyond the operation itself.
Does this guide set my appointment dates?
No. This guide does not schedule your care. Confirm your own post-operative visits and how changes or concerns should be handled.
Are support groups and nutrition visits included?
Ask which services are currently available, how to access them and whether they are arranged separately.
Does this guide decide which operation I will have?
No. Sleeve and bypass are different operations. Your surgeon must discuss the available choices and an individual recommendation.