David Oliak, M.D.
Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
2617 E. Chapman Ave.
Suite 303
Orange, CA 92869
CONTACT US: 1-800-997-1820
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Support after Weight Loss Surgery
Because maintaining good eating and exercise habits is necessary for maximizing long-term success after weight loss surgery, ongoing postoperative support is an essential component of our program. We offer the following types of ongoing support to help you stay motivated and on track with your weight loss:
Physician Follow-up: You will be scheduled to see the doctor frequently while you are losing weight. LAP-BANDŽ patients are seen at 2-6 week intervals, and Gastric Bypass patients are seen at 1/3/6 weeks, 3/6/9/12 months. After your weight loss has stabilized you will be seen less frequently.
Nutrition Classes: We offer nutrition classes after surgery to teach you how to transition off the liquid diet and to teach you the eating habits to maximize weight loss success.
Behavior Modification Workshop: The focus of this monthly workshop is on teaching methods to implement the necessary dietary and exercise changes after surgery.
Support Group Meetings: We offer separate LAP-BANDŽ and Gastric Bypass support group meetings (see schedule below) to help keep you motivated and on track with your weight loss. Both are moderated by one of our healthcare professionals.
Online Chat Groups: We offer separate LAP-BANDŽ and Gastric Bypass chat groups so you can communicate with other patients and so we can keep you informed of important news and upcoming events.
Physical Challenge: We organize quarterly physical challenge events to encourage our patients (and staff) to exercise. Our next event is a 5K run/walk in June (visit www.playadelrun.com and click on Huntington Beach).
Weight Loss Surgery Library: We have compiled a library of great books covering different topics related to weight loss surgery (e.g. emotional eating after surgery). The books are available for you to see in our office.
Complimentary 1yr Subscription to WLS Lifestyles Magazine: This is a great magazine that focuses on healthy living after weight loss surgery.
Psychologist Follow-up: Our program psychologist, who specializes in patients who have undergone weight loss surgery, is available after surgery for one-on-one appointments.
Schedule: Meetings held every Thursday 6-7:30 PM
Facilitator: Melissa Bailey-Arizpe, Psy.D.
Location:
Schedule: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6-7:30 PM
Facilitator: Allison Merriman, MMSc., PA-C
Location:
Physician Follow-up: You will be scheduled to see the doctor frequently while you are losing weight. LAP-BANDŽ patients are seen at 2-6 week intervals, and Gastric Bypass patients are seen at 1/3/6 weeks, 3/6/9/12 months. After your weight loss has stabilized you will be seen less frequently.
Nutrition Classes: We offer nutrition classes after surgery to teach you how to transition off the liquid diet and to teach you the eating habits to maximize weight loss success.
Behavior Modification Workshop: The focus of this monthly workshop is on teaching methods to implement the necessary dietary and exercise changes after surgery.
Support Group Meetings: We offer separate LAP-BANDŽ and Gastric Bypass support group meetings (see schedule below) to help keep you motivated and on track with your weight loss. Both are moderated by one of our healthcare professionals.
Online Chat Groups: We offer separate LAP-BANDŽ and Gastric Bypass chat groups so you can communicate with other patients and so we can keep you informed of important news and upcoming events.
Physical Challenge: We organize quarterly physical challenge events to encourage our patients (and staff) to exercise. Our next event is a 5K run/walk in June (visit www.playadelrun.com and click on Huntington Beach).
Weight Loss Surgery Library: We have compiled a library of great books covering different topics related to weight loss surgery (e.g. emotional eating after surgery). The books are available for you to see in our office.
Complimentary 1yr Subscription to WLS Lifestyles Magazine: This is a great magazine that focuses on healthy living after weight loss surgery.
Psychologist Follow-up: Our program psychologist, who specializes in patients who have undergone weight loss surgery, is available after surgery for one-on-one appointments.
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group Meetings
Gastric Bypass Support Group MeetingsSchedule: Meetings held every Thursday 6-7:30 PM
Facilitator: Melissa Bailey-Arizpe, Psy.D.
Location:
Western Medical Center
Conference Room 4
1001 North Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Schedule: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month 6-7:30 PM
Facilitator: Allison Merriman, MMSc., PA-C
Location:
Chapman Medical Center
Board Room (adjacent to lobby)
2601 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92869