Video FAQs

Your questions are answered here in video format by some of our experts at WeightWise.  Just click on any question to view the video answers.  If you have other questions, you can always call us at 1-866-WGT-WISE!

General Questions

What happens when I come to my first appointment?

What is a patient advocate?

What happens at a seminar?

Can weight loss surgery help other physical conditions?

How do you determine which procedure is best for me?

What is the typical excess weight loss for WeightWise patients?

How long before I can have the surgery?

How dangerous is the surgery?

Am I going to have a lot of pain after the surgery?

Will my insurance pay for the surgery? What if it doesn't?

What do I need to bring/do the day of my surgery?

How soon can I go home/go back to work after surgery?

How long does it take to get a letter of medical necessity?

Exercise Questions

Why is exercise important?

I don't have any exercise equipment, so what can I do?

How much exercise do I need to do?

I've never touched a treadmill or exercise bike. I'm really nervous about exercise. What will I be doing?

I've never had a gym membership. What should I expect?

What are the RMR and VO2 tests and why are they important?

Who can use the WeightWise gym?

Diet/Nutrition Questions

Why do I have to take all these vitamins after surgery?

How will my diet change after surgery?

How much will I have to drink after surgery?

What kind of follow up will I have with the dietitian after surgery?

What if I'm not a surgical patient—can I still see the dietitian?

What if I'm a person who only wants to lose, say, 30 lbs. Does WeightWise have any services for me?

I have food allergies. Can your dietitians make a plan that will work for me?

Behavioral Health Questions

Why is a pre-surgical psychological evaluation important before weight loss surgery?

What is involved in the pre-surgical psychological evaluation?

What kind of psychological tests do you perform?

What does psychology have to do with weight loss, anyway?

Why is there a psychological component?

How can I use my surgery to change my eating behavior for the long haul?

What is "head hunger" anyway?

How might weight loss surgery affect my relationships?

Why are support groups so important?

I've heard some things about addiction transfer. What is it?