Dr. Lavin’s Weight Loss Seminar

What you need to know about weight loss surgery
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Post-Op Active Lifestyle

Patients typically are back to their normal lifestyle very quickly after surgery. We encourage patients to return to work and normal activities within 4-10 days. Within hours of their surgery, patients should be walking the halls and drinking liquids. A Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy creates tremendous health changes for a patient without the burden of a
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How to pay for Surgery

Insurance coverage and financing options are always important concerns for our patients. We have 7 full-time Patient Advocates who are experts at acquiring insurance approval for weight loss surgery. Upon calling our office, each patient is assigned a Patient Advocate that will explain our various payment options and help them obtain the approvals needed to
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Pre-Op and Post-Op diet after Bariatric Surgery

We encourage patients to utilize a liquid protein diet for 1-2 weeks prior to their procedure. However, patients return to a normal diet over a period of 3-6 months after surgery. In addition, our team offers patients the expertise and advice of a dietician in order for them to make the most of their weight
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