Shared Medical Appointment
The decision to have bariatric surgery, or gastric bypass surgery, involves significant life changes. According to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, long-term success depends not just on the surgical procedure, but also on access to services that support you in making permanent changes in diet, fitness and emotional well-being.
The Palo Alto Medical Foundation's (PAMF) weight loss surgery program includes Shared Medical Appointments, which provide a supportive atmosphere.
Shared medical appointments are held bimonthly. The meetings offer comfort and support for patients who have had weight loss surgery.
Patients who are interested in the surgery and would like advice, are encouraged to attend a Shared Medical Appointment to gain insight regarding the postoperative diet and implications of the surgery.
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