The bariatric surgery program here at St. Mary's of northeast Georgia is comprehensive and everyone takes a team approach in giving you the best health journey possible. Julie Richardson, our Bariatric Program Coordinator, joins us on the show as she and our host Brooke Marshall discuss our patient support approach, how we use multidisciplinary care to acheive the best outcomes for patients, and innovations the team is working on. We know you have many questions regarding bariatric surgery (also called weight loss surgery), and we are here to answer them!
Links to helpful blog posts:
- Learn more about bariatric surgery at St. Mary's
- Criteria for bariatric surgery
- See illustrations of Roux-en-Y and gastric sleeve procedures
- Read Julie's blog post on the bariatric surgery diet
Learn more on the St. Mary's website.
Click here to watch a video of this episode.
Creators & Guests
- Brooke Marshall - Host
- Julie Richardson - Guest
This podcast is produced by Rooster High, a content marketing agency: https://roosterhigh.com
- (00:00) - Better Bariatric Surgery through Safety and Innovation
- (00:14) - Introduction
- (00:59) - Overview of St. Mary's Bariatric Program
- (01:43) - Why Choose St. Mary's Bariatric Program?
- (03:10) - Building a Successful Bariatric Program
- (03:32) - Patient Selection Criteria and Pathways
- (04:22) - Criteria for Bariatric Surgery
- (06:29) - Surgical Procedures Explained
- (08:47) - Patient Resources and Support
- (11:32) - Team Roles in the Bariatric Program
- (12:21) - Day in the Life of a Bariatric Program Coordinator
- (13:03) - Communication and Coordinated Care at St. Mary's Bariatric
- (14:25) - Post-Surgery Support and Follow-Up
- (15:28) - Patient Success Stories
- (16:41) - Wellness Center and Community Support
- (18:03) - Future Goals and Initiatives
- (20:36) - The Future of Bariatric Surgery
- (22:51) - Conclusion and Next Steps
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