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J Obes Eat Disord, 2017
ISSN: 2471-8203
August 23-24, 2017 | Toronto, Canada
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INTERNATIONAL OBESITY, BARIATRIC AND
METABOLIC SURGERY SUMMIT AND EXPO
J Obes Eat Disord, 3:2
DOI: 10.21767/2471-8203-C1-003
Patient’s engagement in quality educational and support
resources is essential for optimal outcomes and long-term
success following weight loss surgery. This presentation
features highlights from three research projects on the
importance of bariatric support groups, post-operative
educational programs and insights into bariatric weight
regain. Additionally, we will address the responsibility and
opportunity for bariatric programs to expand their outreach,
enhance their current patient offerings and implement
new post-operative educational and support programs to
improve outcomes and keep patients connected. Objectives
of this study are to learn ways to improve post-operative
compliance and outcomes by developing quality aftercare
programs; to identify the different needs of pre, post, and
long-term bariatric patients and the importance of creating
events, educational programs and quality support groups to
meet those needs and; to learn ways to cultivate a network
of support among your bariatric patients and keep them
engaged with one another and your bariatric team.
e:
cmcook59@gmail.comSupportive aftercare for the bariatric patient
Colleen M Cook
Bariatric Support Centers International, USA