Bariatric Nutrition

Overview | How We Help | Pricing

Did you know? 

If you struggle with your weight, have been recommended by your doctor to seek out weight loss surgery, and meet the requirements, bariatric surgery may be right for you. Your weight may be causing other struggles in your life, and bariatric surgery has been found to be effective in improving certain conditions. These include back pain, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, diabetes, GERD/heartburn, high cholesterol, incontinence, shortness of breath, and depression.  

One study shows that patients can maintain around 50% loss of extra weight 10 years post-surgery. This is maintained by following a dramatic lifestyle change, and sustaining habits along the way.

Going through weight loss surgery and the recovery can be some of the most overwhelming experiences in your life.

Before surgery, there are significant nutrition modifications that take place and it is important to follow these recommendations closely. Similarly, post-surgery requires weeks and months of a difficult diet to follow to stay satisfied and safe. To recover quickly, food and supplements are necessary in the right forms.  

Evidence shows that bariatric surgery is just a tool to help you on your health journey. It is not a “quick fix” or “magic pill”. The most important for you will be the behavior modification and commitment to eating right/exercising.

• Has your doctor recommended bariatric surgery?
• Do you need to meet the qualifications for the surgery by meeting with a bariatric nutrition dietitian?
• Did you recently get bariatric surgery and need help?
• Have you been living with this life-changing experience for a while and feel stuck in a rut?

If you answered YES, we will provide a unique nutritional assessment going through medical history, concerns, and create an individualized plan that works for you with a bariatric nutrition dietitian.

Evidence shows that surgery is just a tool to help you on your health journey. It is not a “quick fix” or “magic pill”. The most important for you will be behavior modification and commitment to eating right/exercising.

How We Help

Anderson’s Nutrition has a realistic approach that makes the process enjoyable and helps you meet your goals. We believe in simple, small changes that will make the biggest difference in your life. Our bariatric nutrition dietitians will provide evidence-based research, including education on reduced portion sizes, potential food intolerances, physical activity, and necessary supplements.

We can help you to navigate:

• Pre-surgery liquid diet
• Post-surgery 3-month progression from clear liquids to a solid diet
• Foods/beverages to avoid
• Reducing portion sizes
• Managing conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or more
• Getting adequate nutrients while following a restricted diet
• Meal ideas, meal planning, and what to look for at restaurants
• Possible and necessary supplements needed

We will work as a team with you and your health care providers to ensure that your bariatric surgery experience goes well. Our goal is for you to feel confident and empowered as you take this life-changing journey to wellness.

Our trained bariatric nutrition experts will work with you to create realistic and customized goals because we want to ensure long-lasting results. We use small changes, focusing on the why and how so that you can effectively prevent nutritional deficiencies and avoid weight regain.

Education 

We will educate you on a pre-surgery diet to set you up for success. The post-surgery diet progresses over a 3-month span as you transition with your new, sensitive, altered GI tract. We can give you the tools to help with a smooth transition while still being able to find satisfaction in your meals. Recommendations for nutrient-rich foods, certain textures at the beginning, and supplements needed for life*.

Your bariatric nutrition dietitian expert will:

• Assess and evaluate dietary intake and health status
• Determine where potential nutrient deficiencies may exist
• Identify adequate energy and calorie needs
• Educate on serving size and food group recommendations
• Assist with implementation of doctor-recommended dietary interventions

*See our dietitian-approved & recommended supplement line. Get 10% off using our link.

Results

Nutrition is not one size fits all! Our bariatric nutrition experts evaluate and assess diet, health, and nutritional concerns on an individual level using the most current evidence-based research. Meet with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist during your pre-surgery, post-surgery recovery, and lifelong journey after weight loss surgery.

Pricing

Pre-Op | Post-Op

Attention Medicare participants: Medicare does not cover bariatric nutrition counseling unless you are diagnosed with diabetes or chronic renal failure. If you HAVE been diagnosed with either of these conditions, you can book your Medicare session here. Otherwise, we offer a 20% Medicare discount on nutrition counseling sessions to assist financially. To receive this discount, please call our office to schedule.

Pre-Op

In order to have bariatric surgery, you must receive clearance from a dietitian. This clearance is required to ensure that the patient is aware of and prepared for the life changes after the surgery. During your appointment, your dietitian will go over all the nutritional changes you must make to ensure the surgery is successful. They will present you with a pre-op nutrition checklist and work with you to implement these changes into your lifestyle.

Your doctor may require more that one visit to a dietitian before the bariatric surgery. The number of appointments required can vary between hospitals and programs. If you are using insurance, the insurance company may also require a certain number of visits before approving the surgery. These follow ups will allow you further assistance in implementing the lifestyle changes necessary for the surgery and assist with any difficulties you are having with the preparation.

Insurance

Self-Pay

Post-Op

After the surgery, you must keep up with the nutritional changes established during pre-op to maintain the weight loss. Patients who see a dietitian after bariatric surgery have a 75% success rate in maintaining the weight loss following the surgery. Seeing a dietitian can also help you maintain accountability with your new lifestyle, and address any problems or concerns post-surgery.

We offer several options to those seeking further nutritional guidance following their bariatric surgery.

Programs

Consistency is the key to weight loss, which is why our 8 and 12-week programs are so successful. They include regular sessions with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for ongoing education, coaching and support, as well as access to some of our most popular tools. Programs are HSA and FSA eligible, and a portion may be covered by your insurance.

What your program includes

Nutrition Counseling

Meet with your dietitian in a one-on-one session in person or virtually. Together you will create your wellness map and get support throughout your journey.

Interactive Meal Planning

Get a customized plan meal that you have control over. Using a robust system, you can swap out menu items that meet your calorie, macros, and other key nutrients. It even feeds into a shopping list for easy meal planning.

Diet Analysis

We use a robust tracking program that allows us to see what key nutrients may be missing in your diet. No worries if you are not into tracking. This is optional and you are always in the driver’s seat.

Virtual Grocery Store Tour

You have the option to use a session to take us to the store with you. Get all your questions answered and learn more about what items such as GMO, organic, low fat and more really mean.

RD on Demand

You have access to your dietitian in between sessions for questions, support, and coordinated care with your healthcare team.

Exclusive to the Complete and Ultimate program

Weekly Customized Exercise Plan

Get a plan that is just for you! Meet with our personal trainers to create a plan that meets your goals, your fitness level, and your equipment. All is built in an app that makes following your plan easy. Lastly, each exercise has a video demo to help each step of the way.

Insurance

Most insurance companies will cover nutrition counseling, and often the coverage is at 100%. Our billing department will contact you to confirm your insurance coverage and review your out-of-pocket costs. Learn How To Check Your Insurance Benefits Here.

Additional tools such as the Meal Planner Program and Get Moving Exercise Program can be purchased “a la carte”. You can view pricing here.

Self-pay

If you are not using medical insurance and are paying out-of-pocket, you can schedule appointments using out self pay rate. You can schedule an initial session or a follow up session using the buttons below. We accept most major credit cards including HSA and FSA cards.