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International Survey of Hospital Emergency Department Staff Evaluates Psychosocial Care for Injured Children

Every year, tens of millions of children around the world sustain injuries that require hospital care. The consequences are not only physical, but also emotional, and can be long-lasting.

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Lifestyle Changes

Surgery requires major lifestyle changes. To maintain weight loss after surgery, you will still have to exercise and limit food amounts. You will also need to change the types of food that you eat every day.

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Recovery

Special care will be needed right after surgery while still in the hospital. You will generally begin feeling better by the second day after surgery. Exact timing of your discharge from the hospital will vary depending on your medical condition.

MBSAQIP Accreditation
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MBSAQIP Accreditation

The Bariatric Surgery program at Nationwide Children's Hospital is the first and only free-standing adolescent bariatric surgery center in the U.S. to be accredited by the American College of Surgeons MBSAQIP.

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Post-Op Process

Learn what to expect after your surgery.

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Pre-Op Process

Four weeks before your surgery date, you will begin an intensive program of nutrition and exercise education. This education will continue after your surgery, as well.

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Changes After Bariatric Surgery

Learn more about emotional and physical changes after bariatric surgery.

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Care After Discharge

Learn more about your care after you're discharged from the hospital.

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Nutrition After Bariatric Surgery

During the first six to eight weeks following surgery, you will progress through five nutrition phases. Each phase is high in protein and low in fat and sugar. The dietitian will guide you through these phases.

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Surgery Approval Process

Learn more about the bariatric surgery approval process.

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