Support and Aftercare

Medical Aftercare
Some follow-up care may be necessary once you return home. BridgeHealth has 33 postoperative care follow-up centers in the US for returning Lap-Band® patients and 81 US offices for postoperative care follow-up for returning gastric bypass patients. These offices are available to our clients for both pre- and postoperative care. We can help arrange a wide variety of aftercare needs including post-procedure checkups, prescription services, and even higher levels of care if necessary. Your Travel Care Coordinator will review your aftercare concerns, discuss your options with you, and arrange care if necessary. Also, your overseas surgeons will always be available for you to contact.

Emotional Support
Some bariatric surgery patients elect to join support groups. This helps them develop a social network and has been shown to improve chances of successful long-term weight loss after surgery. If you are interested in joining a support group when you return home, your Travel Care Coordinator can provide you with contact information for groups in your area.