Weight-loss surgery in Oklahoma
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What to expect when you start the program
Weight-loss management is a step-by-step process, and you do not have to navigate your care alone. At Ascension St. John, we guide and support you through every phase of your journey.
Your multidisciplinary bariatric care team may include:
- Bariatric surgeon
- Tyler Kirkpatrick, DO - https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/provider/1235420043/ty-kirkpatrick
- Brent Steward, MD - https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/provider/1265400667/brent-steward
- Austin Brown, PA-C https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/provider/1306500186/austin-brown
- Nurse Coordinator
- Patient navigator
- Bariatric dietitian
- Behavioral health support
- Insurance coordinator
During your consultation, our team will:
- Review your medical history and weight-loss goals
- Discuss surgical and non-surgical treatment options
- Explain lifestyle changes required before and after treatment
- Review insurance coverage and pre-authorization requirements
We care about both your physical and emotional well-being and focus on setting you up for long-term success.
Comprehensive bariatric program support
Bariatric surgery and procedures are only one part of your journey. Our comprehensive bariatric program is designed to support you before, during, and long after treatment. Ascension St. John Healthy Lifestyle in Tulsa and Ty Kirkpatrick, DO are accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBSAQIP) and the American College of Surgeons.
As part of the program, you can expect:
- Bariatric education and counseling to help you understand the process and set realistic expectations
- Medical nutrition therapy with registered dietitians specializing in bariatric care
- Guidance and support to help you manage stress, emotions, and habits that impact your weight and overall health.
- Ongoing follow-up visits to monitor progress and long-term health
- Bariatric support groups to connect with others on similar journeys
- Discounted memberships with the Siegfried Health Club in Tulsa and The Wellness Connection in Bartlesville
- Fitness assessment with a personal trainer
You will have a dedicated network of support to help you build sustainable habits and maintain long-term success.
How to get started
Step 1: Watch the online seminar
- Watch the online seminar video to learn more about bariatric surgery and weight-loss options.
Step 2: Complete the required paperwork
Step 3: Obtain a referral from your doctor
- Medicare and Private insurance: Healthy Lifestyles Bariatric Program Referral.
- Medicaid:
Step 4: Insurance verification
After your paperwork is submitted, please allow time for our team to verify your insurance benefits. We will contact you by email to review coverage and next steps.
Non-surgical medical weight loss
Bariatric surgery is not the only path to weight loss. Ascension St. John also offers medically supervised, non-surgical weight management.
Our services include:
- Consultations with licensed obesity medicine providers
- Personalized nutrition plans with registered dietitians
- Practical meal planning and lifestyle guidance
- Discounted memberships with the Siegfried Health Club
- Fitness assessment with a personal trainer
Support before and after weight-loss treatment
Your care continues long after your surgery or procedure. We’ll stay by your side with ongoing follow-up visits, nutrition guidance, fitness programs, and support groups. All available at a location that’s convenient for you.
Your health, progress, and long-term success truly matter to us.
Every person’s weight-loss journey is unique, and results vary from individual to individual.
