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Steps toward ahealthier future:Bariatric SurgeryProgram GuidePlease bring this notebook to: Provider Seminar Class Psych Assessment Pre-Consult with Surgeon Pre-Op Consult with Dietitian Day of SurgeryPost Op AppointmentsDEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERYkp.org/waUpdated April 2020DA1940000-01-20
Table of Contents1. Welcome & Overview . 2Care Team Contact Information . 5Map & driving directions . 67. Vitamins, supplements& medications . 124Probiotics . 134Recommended supplement brands . 1352. Pre-op checklist . 10Provider Seminar . 11Weight loss requirement . 12Nutrition counseling requirement . 13Support group . 138. Post-op concerns . 136Hydration / dehydration . 137Nausea / vomiting . 138Constipation . 139Dumping syndrome: . 140When/who to call . 1413. Metabolic & bariatric surgery . 144. Pre-paring for surgery . 24Time-off for recovery . 24Birth control. 27Smoking: . 27Sleep apnea. 28kp.org/wa . 29Hotels . 305. Pre-op instructions . 32day of surgery . 35hospital stay . 366. Nutrition plan. 44Laying the foundations . 45Pre-op diet . 64Day before surgery diet . 70Post-op diets: stages 1-5 . 71-99Protein 101 . 100Frequently asked questions . 1189. Follow-up appointments . 14210. Keys to success . 144Food journaling . 145Newsletter & web page . 146Emotions. 148Sleep apnea / post op . 149Hair loss. 150Excess skin . 15111. Resources you find helpful . 15212. Poem . 15413. Glossary of terms . 15614. Document your measurements . 16015. Free space for documents you’d like to addto your notebook
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We are pleased to welcome you intoour Bariatric Surgery Program.Please be advised that your approval is for the program. You will need to have your bariatric benefitat the time of surgery, which will be verified once your surgery is scheduled. Please notify us if youhave a change in your benefits. Do not be concerned about the expiration date on your authorizationletter. Your surgery does not need to be completed by that date.We would like to introduce you to the overall process of this care and the team of health careproviders who will be working with you throughout your experience. You are an important part of theteam and will be actively involved in your care as you participate in this program. Adequatepreparation and planning before surgery and your active involvement after surgery will help youaccomplish the best possible results.This notebook is your program information guide. It describes the steps leading up to surgery, whatto expect during your hospital stay and recovery, and how to maintain long term benefits from theprocedure. Please keep this notebook! You will find the answers to many of your questions, bothbefore and after your surgery.We are committed to helping you throughout this life-changing and sometimes challengingexperience. Working together, we expect a difference in your long-term health. Keep this worthygoal in mind to help cope with any frustrations you may encounter along the way.In order to continue to improve the care we provide, we ask for your feedback and suggestions.Did you know? Our bariatric surgery program helped earn OverlakeHospital a coveted HealthGrades 2018 Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award– and status in the top 5% for bariatric surgery excellence nationally.2
Keep Up the MomentumOnce you get your notebook, read through it – and begin your journey towardweight loss and improved health.The medical testing and consults necessary will be ordered for you. Please keep in mind that if anyfollow-up is recommended as a result of any testing or consults, that must also be completed. Thismight include a sleep study or treatment / therapy for depression or eating disorder assessment andpossible treatment. When further Gastroenterology testing is required, that also extends your time in theprogram.It may seem like a long and possibly intimidating to-do list and you can expect the medical testing andpre-op work-up process to take possibly 4-6 months to complete. You may also have the ability tocomplete the process in less time. This depends largely on your motivation and continued momentumthrough the steps.If you are delayed to treat depression, an eating disorder or other issue, please follow through with therecommendations. We know that this can be upsetting, to be delayed, however following through on therecommendations will only serve to benefit you. Untreated or under-treated depression and eatingdisorders can result is problems following surgery – sometimes significant problems that could result inhospitalization and in rare incidence another surgery.Our goal is to make sure you are ready and thoroughly prepared for your surgery. Being proactive andmotivated can make the process move along a bit faster and smoother.Our growing team of bariatric professionals are here to assist all along your journey, from today and formany years to come!3
Welcome to the Kaiser Bariatric Surgery ProgramWe enjoy this field of surgery as we get to cure more disease than any other field of Medicine orSurgery. With one operation, we achieve resolution or remission of type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, highcholesterol, sleep apnea, morbid obesity, and urinary incontinence (females) in greater than 90% ofpatients. For less than the average-annual cost of insulin for a given patient, we induce a remission ofthe diabetes in 90% or more of patients (96% in the Kaiser Permanente (formerly Group Health) gastricbypass data base).The Four Pillars of any successful Bariatric Surgery Program are the Surgical, Medical, Behavioral, andNutritional components. Our Bariatric Program is expanding to include pre-operative and post-operativehelp from each of these components.Our Bariatric Program was started in 1994.Dr. Anirban Gupta joined Kaiser Permanente (formerly Group Health) in 2016, transitioning hispractice from Ohio where he developed a MBSAQIP-Accredited bariatric program from the ground up.He completed a Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Fellowship in Bariatric Surgery at Johns Hopkins in2008 and completed his General Surgery training in University of Toronto in 2007.Dr. M. Imad Haque joined Kaiser Permanente in 2020, transitioning his practice after a 21 year careeras an Army General, Trauma and Bariatric Surgeon at Madigan Army Medical Center. He completed aFellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy (Bariatrics), Endoscopy, and Ultrasound Fellowship at St.Vincent Hospital Medical Center and Indiana University Medical Center in 2008. He completed hisGeneral Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical in 2003. He established the first multidisciplinarybariatric surgery program for the Department of Defense in Europe in 2004. Dr. Haque retired as aColonel in the Army. He has multiple deployments to Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He is passionateabout surgical process improvement and brings advanced Robotic Surgery (DaVinci) experience to theprogram.Dr Shireesh Saurabh joined Kaiser Permanente in 2019. He is a board certified general and bariatricsurgeon. He was in a practice in Iowa for 5 years, where he established an accredited bariatric surgeryprogram. He completed his general surgery training at Drexel University in 2013 and bariatric surgeryfellowship at University of Iowa in 2014.We look forward to continuing our tradition of Bariatric excellence, with you as our partners!4
Care TeamYour care takes place in different settings and is coordinated by the Bariatric Surgery Program team, tomake sure you have a successful and safe procedure. The team will provide you with information tomake sure you are ready for surgery and assist with your recovery afterwards. Each team member hasa special role and responsibility.Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical CenterOur Bariatric Clinic is a part of the General Surgery ClinicHours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through FridayPhone: 425-502-3454 Toll-free: 1-800-995-5658, extension 3454Bariatric Surgeons: A general surgeon with specialized training in bariatric surgery. Dr. Anirban GuptaDr. Shireesh SaurabhDr. Imad HaqueBariatric RN Case Manager: A Registered Nurse (RN) manages the pre-op process/medical work upand post op triage for problems / concerns. Phone: 425-502-3454Bariatric Dietitian: Dietitian with specialized training and experience to provide dietary evaluation,education, and counseling. Phone: 425-502-3454 Lisa StarihaFionna MaraveBariatric Psychologist: Our bariatric psychologist specifically works with you to find successful ways tomeet your healthy lifestyle goals. Dr. Janet NgBariatric Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (ARNP): with special education andexperience with bariatric surgery and bariatric follow up care.Medical Assistant (MA): will assist in scheduling of appointments and coordination of care5
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Bellevue Medical Center11511 N.E. 10th St.Bellevue, WA 98004425-502-3000Note: Traffic can be difficult at anytime of day, coming from anydirection.Please allow enough travel timeFrom Interstate 405 southbound Take Exit 13B for N.E. 8th StreetEast/West.Turn right onto westbound N.E.8th Street.Turn right onto 112th Avenue N.E.Turn right onto N.E. 10th Street,driving over I-405.Turn right into the medical center.From Interstate 405 northbound Take Exit 13A for N.E. 4th Street.Turn right onto N.E. 4th Street.Turn left onto 116th Avenue N.E.Turn left onto N.E. 10th Street.Turn left into the medical center.*** Note: Parking fee runs from 3.00 - 7.00 **********7
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Entering the Bariatric Surgery ProgramMedical research has shown that Bariatric Surgery is a safe and effective way to lose weight andimprove health for a specific group of patients. Our Bariatric Surgery Program is structured to help thosepeople reach their health goals. To help you get started and to know what to expect, the steps of theprograms are listed below.Primary Care patient identification:You and your primary care physician decide that you may benefit from this surgery. Your doctor submitsa Bariatric Referral to the Bellevue Bariatric Surgery Department, for review.Medical record and coverage review by Clinical Review Unit:Your medical history and individual insurance coverage are reviewed based on the criteria establishedby your health plan.Welcome and Introduction to Bariatric Surgery Program:You will receive your Bariatric Notebook, Step’s toward a Healthier Future, at your first office visit. Youcan also find the digital binder on the bariatric website, or we can send you a link via your kp.org email.Bariatric Surgery Process:If we don’t answer all of your questions after the Provider Seminar, or you think of more questions,please jot them down for your next visit. At your first consult visit we will identify your needs and orderyour labs and other tests. You may be sent to other specialists for pre-op work up.Evaluation by other medical specialists as needed:All consultations/assessments requested by our pre-op, Nurse Practitioner and/or your primary careprovider must be completed, as well as any follow up that might be recommended as a result of thosetests/consults/assessment. For example, the sleep medicine provider may recommend a sleep study.You must follow through with that as well as any recommendations made based on the results of thesleep study.This further evaluation helps to make sure you are medically ready for surgery. We will not bescheduling a consult with the surgeon until the medical work up has been completed.9
Preparing for Bariatric SurgeryOnce you receive your notebook, please read it through carefully. Failing to review all information mayresult in missing important information and delaying your progress.Provider seminar attendance is mandatoryUnsure?If you are ambivalent or on the fence at all about moving forward with surgery, we absolutelyrecommend that you attend this class before deciding not to proceed. This will allow you to make themost educated decision, with information from the surgeon and dietitian.Contacting the Bariatric ClinicIf your call is answered by the call center, please leave a message. Calls are returned based on priority,with post op patients being called back first. You can be assured if you are calling prior to your surgery;you will receive a call back, typically the same day. Please be patient! If you are calling after yoursurgery, your call will be returned within an hour or two of your message. Post-op patients can also callthe General Surgery nurse at 425-502-3450 for more immediate assistance.kp.org/wa email is an excellent way to communicate. If you do not have this option, please see section4 for more information about it and how to sign up.10
Pre-Op Checklist - Steps to complete before surgeryPlease do not hesitate to call our office with any questions or concerns about completing this checklist.Call: 425-502-3454 or e-mail through kp.org/wa or the Kaiser Permanente Washington mobile app (reply toBariatric RN email)StepWhat to expectDate / TimeComplete?Provider SeminarSee details on next page. Initial Visit & Nutrition ClassDevelop individualized care plan Psychology VisitSchedule visit after attending the ProviderSeminar. (Must attend prior to assessment) QuestionnairesComplete questionnaires and bring with youto your first office visit. Pre-op Visit & ClassAppointments Labs . . Chest X-ray . . EKG . . Sleep Consult . . Pulmonary Consult . . Other: . . Other: . . Call or e-mail Pre-Op Nurse when all of the above have been completedPhone: 425-502-3454 E-mail (reply to previous email) using kp.org/wa or the Kaiser Permanente Washingtonmobile appPre-op Visit & ClassMeet in the morning with your surgeon todevelop a plan for surgery. In the afternoon,attend a small group class to prepare you forsafe surgery and after-surgery care.Date /Time: In addition to the above requirements, all patients must lose weight prior to surgeryThe required amount of weight loss depends on your weight / BMI at the time of your referral into the program.Patients with BMI’s higher than 60 may have a required weight loss goal prior to surgery. This is determined on anindividual basis.**See Section 6 for suggestions to get you started in meeting this goal now**My weight loss goal is:My weight at Pre-op is:11My weight after surgery is:
Provider SeminarThis 90-minute class will include presentations from one of our surgeons and provides valuableinformation to help you prepare for your surgery, hospital stay, as well as address mental health and theimportance of developing diet and exercise routines.Please feel free to have your support person view the presentation with you. The information presentedwill help your support person to better support you in this journey. Class attendance is a requirementprior to being scheduled for your consults.Where:This seminar will be presented as an online education classWhen:8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.If you cannot attend on the day you are scheduled for, please reschedule.Pre-Op ConsultsIt takes an average of 4-6 months to get through the program. The preop consult is your last step beforebeing scheduled for surgery.Once you have met your goals and completed your testing and recommended therapies, our office willcall you to schedule the consults with the surgeon and dietitian. After being scheduled for surgery, youwill need to be sure to get your preop physical exam, labs and EKG within 30 days of your surgery date.If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, please notify the bariatric clinic inadvance, so that the appointment can be rescheduled: 425-502-3454.12
Weight Loss RequirementReason:The weight loss requirement helps to make your surgery safer and more likely to be laparoscopic, aslosing weight shrinks the liver. The liver lies over a portion of the stomach that the surgeon will beworking on. The term fatty liver refers to fat accumulation in the liver. If the liver is too large and can’tsafely be moved out of the way, your surgery may need to be converted to an open procedure, whichcertainly results in more post-surgical pain and requires additional healing time. Losing just 5% of yourtotal body weight will result in a decrease of fat in the liver.Making healthy eating and life style changes prior to surgery also shows acknowledgement that this isnot a quick fix and will require that you make changes for sustained results and it shows compliance withthe recommended changes prior to surgery.How to make this happen:There is no particular diet or plan outlined to accomplish the pre-op weight loss. Reading through thediet guidelines in section 6 will help you to begin to make some changes in advance of surgery. Mostoften making these changes will result in weight loss.A good place to start might be downsizing meals, eliminating refined carbohydrates, such as bread,pasta, cookies, crackers and pastries. These are changes that will be required after surgery. Makingsmall changes, one at a time helps to develop new habits. This is a good time to begin to make thosesmall changes, as they will help in reaching the 5% weight loss goal.Beginning to add exercise to your daily routine will also assist in meeting this goal. Try adding shortwalks to your daily routine, which burns calories. Add additional exercise as tolerated. Every little bit willhelp in establishing new habits and burning calories.What does the weight goal mean for you?At your first video visit with the Surgeon, we will discuss your weight loss goal. We begin watching yourprogress by using your weight at the time of your referral into the bariatric program. We want to see ageneral downward trend. If you are working on your healthy habits you will see this happen.Requirement:During the last 2 weeks before your scheduled surgery, you will be asked to follow a Liver Shrinking DietPatients with a BMI of over 50 may be asked to stay on this Liver Shrinking Diet a little longer. The RN’sand dietitia
a Bariatric Referral to the Bellevue Bariatric Surgery Department, for review. Medical record and coverage review by Clinical Review Unit: Your medical history and individual insurance coverage are reviewed based on the criteria established by your health plan. Welcome and Introduction to Bariatric Surgery Program:
