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Deron Ludwig, M.D.
Erik Simchuk, M.D.
North Valley Surgical Associates
251 Cohasset Road, Suite 310
Chico, CA 95926
Phone: 530-891-1651
Fax: 530-891-1644
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Life After Surgery at Our Bariatric Practice
North Valley Surgical Associates is committed to being a model of excellence in the fields of surgical weight-loss treatment and post-bariatric care. At our practice, your treatment does not end after gastric bypass or LAP-BAND® surgery; on the contrary, it will have only begun. We have created the Successful Solutions Weight Management Program to address all of the medical, psychological, social, and lifestyle issues that confront patients after bariatric surgery. We invite you to learn more about the support you can except from our caring, compassionate staff after your bariatric procedure.
Successful Solutions Weight Management Program
Although most patients are overjoyed immediately after weight-loss surgery, they are required to make certain lifestyle changes in order to achieve long-lasting success. Successful Solutions, our weight management program for post-bariatric patients, is designed to help men and women enjoy a smooth transition into their new lifestyles. Patients are encouraged to participate in support groups, where they share their weight-loss experiences, find social and emotional support, and exchange information about eating healthy and adapting to new exercise routines. Periodic medical examinations are given to ensure that our weight-loss surgery patients are enjoying good health, taking care of their new bodies, and getting the correct nutrients that they need. In addition, Successful Solutions provides patients with detailed information on how to maintain their results, including healthy recipes and tips for incorporating physical activities into their lives. Our comprehensive, life-long support program is designed to provide the resources that our patients need so that they might receive the best follow-up care possible.
We will provide patients with detailed information on the dietary guidelines that they will need to follow in order to ensure long-term success after bariatric surgery. Surgical weight-loss procedures limit how much food the stomach can hold at one time; therefore, patients will be required to consume smaller amounts after undergoing treatment. However, the procedure is designed so that patients will only need to consume smaller amounts before they feel full.
Post-bariatric patients will also need to pay careful attention to the types of food that they consume. Approximately 75 percent of daily calories should come from protein, and the remaining 25 percent should be divided between fats and carbohydrates. Some foods, such as those that contain trans fats or excessive amounts of sugar, will need to be avoided as much as possible. Our staff will give you a personalized dietary plan to follow that is based on your unique needs.
In addition to providing you with detailed nutritional information, we will also provide you with tips and advice on how to incorporate regular exercise into your routine. An active lifestyle after bariatric surgery helps to ensure that you will continue to enjoy the benefits of your procedure for the rest of your life. Walking, swimming, and other physical activities can help you sustain the weight loss that you experienced and even improve on those results.
Many of our patients are amazed at how much energy they have as they become used to eating correctly and exercising regularly after bariatric surgery. We hear from patients who share how they're now able to play with their children or grandchildren, as well as from patients who are enjoying other activities that they weren't able to before.
Contact Our Weight-Loss Surgery Practice
With the Successful Solutions Weight Management Program, our practice is leading the way in providing effective and innovative follow-up care for weight-loss surgery patients. We are centrally located in Chico, California and provide men and women from throughout Northern California, Southern Oregon, and Western Nevada with the comprehensive support they need to live active, healthy lives after surgery. Contact North Valley Surgical Associates to meet personally with Dr. Deron Ludwig and Dr. Erik Simchuk, and learn more about the benefits of obesity treatment at our Center of Excellence.