How to Get Started on Your Weight Loss Journey

Want to lose all that weight? The first thing you should do is attend one of our free weight loss seminars. 

• The next thing you should do is contact your insurance provider regarding bariatric benefits.
• If your insurance covers surgical weight loss below are some testing and documents that you should start completing.
  • Chest X-ray
  • Labs (CMP, CBC, Iron and TIBC, TSH, Fasting Lipid Panel, A1C, Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy, Vitamin B12/folate, Vitamin B1)
  • EKG
  • PFT (All Medicare patients and previous smokers)
  • Primary Care Physicians Letter (sample letter under patient documents)
  • Attend INTEGRIS Weight Loss Center Support Group (dates and times under support group tab)
• Discuss your decision with your family physician. Your primary care physician's support is important.