Your First Steps

1. Learn about weight loss surgery options and the CentraCare Weight Management Center by attending a free information seminar. Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI).

2. Contact your insurance company to determine coverage for weight loss surgery. Please also inquire about coverage for dietitian and psychologist visits.

3. Complete a Health History Questionnaire. You will receive this questionnaire at our information seminar.

4. Meet with your primary care provider. Your provider will make sure you are up-to-date with your preventative care and that your medications are properly dosed. We will also need information from your primary provider including a summary of your medical and surgical history and a 2 year weight history (weights and dates).

5. Schedule an initial visit with Kristin Ewing, RD LD. During this visit you will learn about your insurance requirements and the nutrition recommendations for post weight loss surgery.

6. Schedule a psychology appointment. At your first visit we will provide you a list of psychologists trained in evaluation for weight loss surgery.

7. Other requirements may also be specified which may include consultation with cardiology and/or pulmonology, a sleep study, and/or weight loss.