Bariatric Surgery at Corewell Health Trenton Hospital

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The bariatric surgery program at Corewell Health Trenton Hospital supports your long-term weight loss success from the very beginning.

You’ll start with a one-on-one consultation with fellowship-trained surgeon, Dr. Abby Navratil. This includes a personalized look at how weight loss surgery can help you lose weight, eliminate weight-related health conditions and improve your quality of life. We’ll review all the options so you can choose the minimally invasive bariatric procedure that is best for you. This may include gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy .

Our team will guide and support you throughout your presurgical process, keeping your care local, convenient and safe. You will be invited to join our free virtual support group, where you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow patients.

Our support doesn’t end with surgery. We consider you to be a patient for life.

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Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

When combined with a comprehensive treatment plan, bariatric surgery may often act as an effective tool to provide you with long term weight-loss and help you increase your quality of health. It has been shown to help improve or resolve many obesity-related conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and more. Frequently, individuals who improve their weight find themselves taking less and less medications to treat their obesity-related conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get to meet the surgeon at my consultation?

Yes, you will meet Dr. Navratil at your initial appointment.

Will my insurance cover the surgery?

Click here to learn about the insurance plans that we accept. If you have any questions about a specific plan, contact our office.

How long does will it be before my surgery?

The timeline typically depends on your individual insurance plan. At your consultation appointment we’ll review requirements from your insurance company. Some patients can get to surgery as soon as six weeks after consultation. Other insurances require a full calendar year workup.

What tests will I need before surgery?

We’ll discuss with you both tests needed for your insurance, as well as any medical testing. Insurance-specific testing often includes dietary evaluation and psychological evaluation. Medical testing may include lab work, radiological testing, endoscopy procedures and other cardiac or specialty clearances. Most testing can be done on/near the Beaumont Hospital, Trenton campus.

How long will I be in the hospital?

All patients stay at least one night in the hospital.

How much time will I need to take off work?

This depends on the type of work that you do. If you constantly walk, lift, push/pull for work, you will be advised to take six weeks off from work. If you work a “desk job,” you can be back to work in 10-14 days.

What will my diet be after surgery?

You will complete six weeks of “healing diets,” moving through clear liquids, full liquids, pureed foods and soft foods. These diets are designed to allow your GI system to fully heal following surgery. After this, we recommend focusing on lean proteins, non-starchy vegetables, whole grains and fruits. We want you to be able to eat meals with your family and enjoy birthday cake (just in smaller portions).

How often will I have follow up appointments?

We want to see you, at minimum, two weeks, six weeks, three months, six months and one year after surgery. Every time you see the surgeon, you have the opportunity to speak with the dietitian, as well.

How much weight will I lose?

Patients who undergo bariatric surgery typically have a BMI of 40 kg/m2, which is about 100 lbs. of excess weight. The average weight loss for a sleeve gastrectomy is 60-70% of excess weight (60-70 lbs.) and the average weight loss for a gastric bypass is 60-80% of excess weight (60-80 lbs.). Bariatric surgery should be a tool to assist you with losing weight. Your individual commitment to dietary, exercise and lifestyle modifications greatly impacts your weight loss after surgery.

Will I need plastic surgery?

This is very patient-specific. We can provide you with referrals to plastic surgery upon request. Typically, if elected, patients will wait at least one to two years after surgery, when their weight has stabilized.

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