Start Your Journey
Your interest indicates that you are seeking a permanent solution for weight loss and are ready to make a life-changing decision in order to achieve your goal. At North Mississippi Medical Center, we want to ensure that you make a fully informed decision by considering all the facts.
Register for an appointment
Someone from the Bariatric Clinic will contact you within 48-72 hours to set up your initial appointment. Ultimately, the decision to have this surgery is yours. After hearing the facts, you must decide for yourself if the benefits outweigh the potential complications. Bariatric surgery is a tool to help attain permanent weight loss, but your success depends on how well you use that tool. Good luck in your weight loss venture. We look forward to serving you.
Resources
We invite you to watch these videos for a detailed description of the advantages, disadvantages and risks associated with weight loss surgery. This information is intended for both the potential patient and the patient’s family and friends, who all play a vital role in the ultimate success of weight loss surgery.
| Welcome & Introduction |
Will Cauthen, M.D. |
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Who is a Candidate? / Accreditation
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Vivian Rogers, DNP, NP-C |
| Surgeon Introduction / Bariatric Surgery Overview |
Terry Pinson, M.D. |
| Surgical Treatment for Obesity |
Terry Pinson, M.D. |
| Psychological Factors |
Mike Oliver, Ph.D. |
| Hospital Stay after Surgery |
Hollie Waldron, RN |
| Expectations for Post-Operative Followup |
Vivian Rogers, DNP, NP-C |
| Keys to Success |
Ginger Mark, R.D., L.D. |
| Insurance Requirements & Fees |
Teri Spain |
As you view the videos, you will hear references to several handouts.
Body Mass Index Table
Body Mass Index Calculator
Options for Individuals with BMI <35
Types of Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Loss Support Group
Bariatric Bites Cookbook
Make healthy eating easier with more than 200 tasty recipes in our Bariatric Bites cookbook. You'll appreciate:
- Nutrition details for every recipe
- Healthy recipe substitution tips
- Tips for achieving & maintaining weight loss
Get your copy for just $15 at the NMMC Bariatric Clinic or by calling 1-866-908-9465. Shipping is available for an additional $3.
