Name: Back On Track Class
Start: 2023-07-11T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-07-11T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Online Zoom

Our Before and After Program

Our Program offers many opportunities to learn and help no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Please join as many as you can or reach out to us if you need some extra one on one help. The following describe a bit about each class. Keep in mind we are always trying to add new content and new ways to engage with our patients and these may change a bit along the way.

Initial Nutrition Class- This class is for patients who are interested in pursuing bariatric surgery and focuses on establishing healthy dietary and nutrition habits. This class provides an introduction to basic nutrition, including what key nutrients affect health, energy balance and weight control. Participants will learn the basics in nutrition label reading, meal & snack planning, portion size control, and mindful eating.

Pre-op class– This class is required for bariatric patients who are scheduled for surgery. Patients will be given instructions on how to prepare for their upcoming surgery, including details about the hospital stay and information regarding your liquid diet required both before and after surgery.

3 Week Post-Op Class- This class is required for bariatric patients who are 3 weeks post-op. Patients will learn about Phase 3 of the bariatric diet, including protein and fluid goals, foods that are safe to incorporate, foods to avoid, appropriate portion sizes, beverage selections, recommended eating schedule, and exercise recommendations.

8 Week Post-Op Class– This class is required for bariatric patients who are 8 weeks post-op. Patients will learn about Phase 4 of the bariatric diet, including calorie/macronutrient/fluid goals, foods that are safe to incorporate, foods to avoid, appropriate portion sizes, beverage selections, recommended eating schedule and exercise recommendations.

6 Month Post-Op Class– This class is required for bariatric patients who are 6 months post-op. Patients will learn about the bariatric lifestyle diet, including calorie/macronutrient/fluid goals, complex vs simple carbohydrates, appropriate portion sizes, risks of alcohol and carbonated beverages, meal & snack planning, and exercise recommendations.

Lifelong Help and Support

Back On Track - Reboot
Support Classes

Back on Track -Reboot classes are lead by our Registered Dietician, Rebecca Slick. These monthly classes are intended for patients 6 months or further post-op that have experienced weight regain or a prolonged weight loss stall. If you have hit a rough patch in life (emotionally or physically) that has contributed to weight regain or if you have been away from our program for a long time, we would encourage you to join us.

The classes allow for group participation, but you are welcome to attend and just listen.

Can’t make the class? Call the office for a one-on-one appointment!

*Online classes are not recorded due to patient interaction. We encourage you to contact the office for a one-on-one appointment as needed.

Behavioral Health
Classes and Support

Bariatric Surgery is a tool, but it is not a stand alone cure for the disease of obesity. Patients will need to EMPOWER themselves to make a lifelong commitment to healthy physical and emotional habits in order to manage obesity and become their best self. For most patients this requires HARD WORK. Knowledge, personal reflection, discipline, attention to life balance, healthy expectations, and accountability are all necessary to successfully navigate the journey.

Behavioral classes and support are offered monthly. Whether you are just beginning the journey, rocking the journey, or needing some encouragement in the rough patches we encourage you to join us. Following a short presentation patients will have the opportunity to share their successes or struggles with the leader and the group. While sharing amongst others walking a similar road can be very helpful, please do not let the anxiety of having to talk in front of a group keep you from attending. We invite you to embrace the support and participate at any level that you are comfortable. You are free to simply just attend and listen and not share!

*Online classes are not recorded due to patient interaction. We encourage you to contact the office for a one-on-one appointment as needed.

Focus On Fitness:
Exercise Events

Everyday we hear patients talk about barriers to exercise including difficulty motivating themselves, feeling uncomfortable going to the gym, or just wishing they had someone to exercise with. We have the perfect solution…join one of our staff at a Focus on Fitness Event! We are not trainers or fitness experts, but we are passionate about good health and helping you achieve your goals!

Build up your support system and invite your friends or family. Staff will be present in Life Without Limits attire so please seek us out and introduce yourself.