Insurance Documents
- Questions for Your Insurance Company
- Primary Care/Referring Physician Letter
- Monthly Medically Supervised Weight Loss Documentation
Nutrition Resources
- Bariatric Surgery Nutrition and Lifestyle PDF
- Video: Weight Loss and Obesity
- Video: Nutrition 101 - Learn the Basics
Mental Health Resources
Patients have access to a variety of mental health resources and toolkits through the Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry and the Michigan Medicine Depression Center.
We also provide resources for eating disorder – specific therapists in the area.
Additional Considerations
- Gallstones: Gallstones may develop during the first six months of rapid weight loss. Patients who still have a gallbladder will be prescribed Ursodiol® to minimize the likelihood of gallstones and gallbladder attacks.
- Pregnancy after bariatric surgery: Patients should avoid becoming pregnant for 12-18 months after undergoing bariatric surgery to maximize weight loss and stabilize overall weight.
- Excess/loose skin: Weight loss may result in excessive skin that can cause rashes and infections. Plastic surgery can be performed to remove excess skin, however, patients should check with their insurance carriers to determine if this is a covered benefit. Visit the Body Contouring page in our Plastic Surgery section for more information.
- Weight Regain: Studies have shown that it is normal for most people to regain a small amount of weight (5-10%) before stabilizing. Regular follow-up in our long-term clinic gives patients continued support to maintain weight loss.
How to Get Started
- Watch our bariatric surgery informational video and take the follow-up quiz (this link opens a new window).
- Call 734-936-5738 to schedule a new patient consultation at our Ann Arbor or Chelsea location.