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Overview
Highland Hospital’s Bariatric Center is the regional leader in bariatric surgery.
Our team is recognized for providing high-quality, comprehensive bariatric surgical care even with the most challenging and complex patients. We take a multidisciplinary approach and partner with patients for the best long-term outcomes.
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accredited Center
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Healthy Lifestyle and Meal Planning
Your commitment to developing a healthier lifestyle is your key to success with bariatric surgery. Once you take that first step to becoming a healthier you, we will be here to guide you the rest of the way.
Learning a New Lifestyle
Taking the time to learn how to manage your new lifestyle is vital to your success. We will teach you the importance of understanding your nutrition and tracking your progress to meet weight loss goals.
- Learn more about the Baritastic App
- Food Diary
- Healthy Shopping List
- Nutrition Packet
Preparing For Surgery
Use our high protein liquid meal plan to stock your pantry with the appropriate food choices and protein supplements that you prefer in advance of your surgery date as this will be your first meal plan to follow upon discharge.
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It is important that you follow the appropriate meal plans and use the guidelines to ensure your success after surgery. These are designed to help you stay on track throughout your weight loss journey.
Discharge
It is important to follow our high protein liquid meal plan along with the protein supplement list upon discharge following surgery. Your provider will let you know when it is safe to move onto the next plan.
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7-10 Days Post-Op
Upon approval from your provider, you will begin following our pureed meal plan. All foods must be the consistency of applesauce or baby food in this early healing phase.
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4-6 Weeks Post-Op
Upon approval from your provider, you will begin following our soft meal plan. The texture and variety of foods are gradually increasing as you heal from surgery.
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3-6 Months Post-Op
Upon approval from your provider, you will begin following our 3-6 month meal plan. At this time, you will gradually reintroduce new foods one at a time for the next few months.
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6 Months Post-Op
Upon approval from your provider, you will begin following our lifestyle meal plan recognizing that everyone progresses differently in regards to tolerance of foods and size of meals.
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One year Post-Op & Beyond
At this time, you will continue following our lifestyle meal plan to make sure your daily nutritional needs are met. We want you to be promoting a healthy lifestyle, complete with exercise and vitamin/mineral supplementation. You will continue to attend annual check-ups with your bariatric provider to ensure your long-term weight loss success.
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Additional Resources
Continuing to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle is essential to long-term success. Staying committed to this goal will help you long after bariatric surgery.
Support before, during and after bariatric surgery is key to long-term success.
Join the bariatric community as we support one another at our monthly group meetings, where you will learn from our experts and share our experiences as we navigate through our weight loss journey.
Each meeting will:
- Be hosted by a bariatric community leader, i.e. surgeons, dietitians, behavioral health and fitness professionals and other clinical support personnel
- Review topics ranging from diet and exercise, managing stress, finding available resources and much more
- Be free and available to everyone who has had bariatric surgery or is considering it
- Welcome patient support persons to participate and learn how to encourage long-term success
Join us at our next meeting:
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – 6:00 pm
Topic: Eating Healthy & Fresh
Presenter: Molly Ranney, MS, RDN, CDN CSOWM
Join us as we discuss the idea of eating local and review the different farmers markets in our area. We will also review what to buy and how to use them in your favorite recipes.
Our Healthy Lifestyle Classes are specifically designed to support the long-term goals of our bariatric surgery patients. This program focuses on weight maintenance and incorporating healthy habits into your everyday activities. It’s all about adopting a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable long term. Our goal is to set you up for success right from the start and still be here when you need us for extra support.
The Healthy Lifestyle program comes with the same level of expectations and accountability experienced during your active weight loss phase of surgery. Classes are led by a registered dietitian and will meet weekly. Participants will set goals, monitor progress and be accountable to themselves and the group. You will build on the baseline skills that you learned in the active weight loss phase while continuing to develop new healthy eating patterns and exercise routines that can be followed long-term.
Examples of class curriculum:
- Meal planning for your health
- Snacks to curb cravings
- Benefits to staying hydrated
- Mindful eating techniques
- Navigating holidays, vacations, etc.
- Food preparation and modifying recipes
- Scheduling and committing to physical activity
- Time management and stress reduction
- Developing a support network
The weight maintenance phase is recommended to be a minimum of 12 months to allow time to work through and experience all the challenges faced in a year’s time.
Program Requirements:
- Be a minimum of 12 months post bariatric surgery
- Complete one-on-one consultations with our registered dietitians (may be up to 3 appointments)
- Attend all scheduled classes as failure to comply may result in removal from the program
Post-surgical weight loss medication can only be prescribed when enrolled in the Healthy Lifestyle Program.
What is the cost of the program?
$180 for the initial 3 months
Body composition analysis
Comprehensive quick start class
Weekly follow up classes and coaching
$180 for each additional 3 months of coaching classes
Class packages are purchased in 3 month installments.
The Healthy Lifestyle Program is not covered by insurance. We do accept FSA/HSA accounts and URMC Financial Assistance is available.
How do I get started?
We are here to provide you the guidance and support needed to help achieve your goals in the next phase of your weight loss journey. Contact us today!
Physical and Emotional Wellness
Physical activity and mindful practices help to reduce stress and promote healthy eating and in turn help to support weight loss.
Celebrate Vitamins
After bariatric surgery, you will need to take supplements every day for the rest of your life as recommended by your provider. Vitamins and minerals have many functions in the body and are necessary to keep the body working to its fullest potential.
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Enroll today and get your up-to-date health information, upcoming appointments and communicate with your provider right when you need it.
Stay on Top of Your Weight Loss Journey
Using the Baritastic App, before and after your surgery, you can connect to Highland's Bariatric Program to track your nutrition, exercise, and weight loss information. The Baritastic app also helps you time your eating and drinking, set reminders, access diet guides, instructions, recipes and more.
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