Initial Evaluation

To get you started on a successful path to long-term weight loss with or without surgery, your initial visit in the COMP clinic will include:

• An informative lecture about weight management options by knowledgeable COMP staff
• A medical evaluation by a non-surgical physician
• Nutritional assessment and counseling by our dietitian
• Evaluation by our licensed clinical professional counselor
• Referrals if necessary (e.g., exercise specialist)

Your initial evaluation is expected to take 3 to 4 hours to complete. Based on your initial evaluation, our trained and experienced staff and faculty will assist you in determining the safest and best weight management option for you. If surgery is an option for you, a surgical referral will be made when you have received the necessary education and counseling for optimal success.

Long-term weight loss success, with or without weight loss surgery, requires a focus on changing behavior for life and help from physicians, counselors, dietitians, and exercise specialists. These same elements will reduce your risk of complications and increase your chance of success after weight loss surgery.