Do you plan on having weight-loss surgery? This intensive six-week program is designed with you in mind. Our team of healthcare professionals helps you to prepare for the surgery and for the permanent dietary and lifestyle changes you will need to make after your procedure. You will also learn how to change behaviors that sabotage your eating patterns.
Before the program begins, you receive:
- consultation with a mental health professional
- nutrition consultation with a registered dietitian
- fitness assessment with an exercise physiologist
The six-week program includes:
- Weekly group education sessions led by our team members.
- Ten private, one-hour personal training sessions with an exercise physiologist.
- Menus, recipes, and shopping lists you can customize.
- A personalized meal plan designed by a dietitian.
Portions of this program may be reimbursed through your medical insurance. Contact your health plan to verify your coverage.
Patient Stories
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Susan Imanse
Susan Imanse has lost more than 100 pounds in the last 10 months thanks to bariatric surgery and major lifestyle changes. Susan credits Bronson’s Bariatric Pre-Surgery Program and the caring staff there for the changes she has finally been able to make after decades of struggling with her weight.
Read Susan's story.
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Register
The spring session of Bronson’s six-week Bariatric Pre-Surgery Program runs Tuesdays, April 10 to May 15. Register by March 27 so you can complete your pre-program assessments and begin the exercise portion of the program.
The fall session of Bronson’s six-week Bariatric Pre-Surgery Program runs Tuesdays, September 11 to October 16. Register by August 28 so you can complete your pre-program assessments and begin the exercise portion of the program.
Location: M-515, Bronson Methodist Hospital. Class size limited to 15 people.
A referral from your healthcare provider is required for the Bariatric Pre-Surgery Program. Call your healthcare provider get one.
For more information, costs or to register, call Bronson Medical & Surgical Weight management at (269) 341-8900. Download our Bariatric Pre-surgery Flyer.
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