To help patients prepare for weight-loss surgery and post-operative lifestyle changes, our nutritionists work as an integral part of a team that assists patients in achieving their weight loss goals. The team includes physicians, behavioral therapists and exercise specialists who are experts at advising patients before and after their weight-loss surgery.

Nutritional counselors  at UT Southwestern Medical Center recognize that each patient is a unique individual. Our specialists work closely with patients to determine an optimal approach for their specific situation and attentively work with patients’ preferences to develop meal plans and prescribe the right vitamins, supplements and other nutritional products.

The long-term success of surgery depends on:

• Following a daily diet and exercise regimen
• Accurately gauging the amount of calories contained in each meal
• Understanding how weight management practices after surgery can be a fulfilling and empowering activity

When used under medical supervision, very low calorie diets along with appropriate exercise programs help our patients regain their health and engage in the daily activities that are an integral part of a renewed quality of life.