Welcome to the Madison VA Medical Center's Bariatric Surgery Program! Additional Resources. before and after surgery. The goal of our program is to: ... MOVE! VHA Handbook 1120.1; Managing Overweight and/or Obesity for Veterans Everywhere (MOVE!) Contact the Minneapolis MOVE! 3. 2. The CTVHCS Bariatric Coordinator will manage Veterans pursuing bariatric surgery and together with surgeon, will determine if Veteran is appropriate for surgical management of weight. Smoking/Tobacco cessation classes are available at the VA. program for a MINIMUM of 16 sessions or complete one full cycle of your VA Tele-MOVE! Random nicotine tests will be performed. 1-608-256-1901 ext 11420. The VA MOVE! Bariatric Surgery is one part of the MOVE! Program at 612-629-7388 to learn more about bariatric (weight loss) surgery. Your medical record should show loss of 10% excess body weight. 3. Program. 3. You are NOT a candidate for surgery if you are on continuous oxygen therapy, have advanced liver disease, have an active eating disorder, or have had certain types of cancer in the last five years. If you are approved to start the bariatric surgery pathway you will meet with our team over several visits to fully prepare yourself for life after surgery. Completion of MOVE! Pharmacy Refills. ... bariatric surgery, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, pain. MOVE! Rural Tele-MOVE ext 15022. Maintenance of weight loss and avoidance of weight re-gain while preparing for surgery. Bariatric Surgery: About the Procedure. throughout MOVE program towards preparation for surgery. B. Bariatric surgery is performed for the treatment of morbid obesity. For those who have inability to lose weight, the bariatric team will consider candidates who maintain their weight by maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. Clinic Scheduling Line. Be nicotine free for a minimum of 3 months prior to surgery. If approved for surgery, you are expected to keep meeting with a dietitian and participating in MOVE! Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more. Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery) Is This Surgery for You? MOVE! 1-888-478-8321 or 1-608-280-7011. Estill Mccann. The MOVE TIME Clinic will provide the final determination that you have been properly screened and your health is optimized for Bariatric Surgery. Website - MOVE! Bariatric Surgery. Weight Management or TeleMOVE Program at your local site is recommended --OR-- a non-VA structured weight loss program with which you MUST have documentation. Program Information Letter 10-2004-014; BMI/Obesity. No history of tobacco use for at least 6 weeks prior to consult and patients will not smoke after surgery 4. Age: 68. You should participate in your VA MOVE! ... FL MOVE! Program. VA Weight Management Policy. Candidates for Bariatric Surgery Body Mass Index BMI: weight (kg) / height (m2) >/=35 with at least 1 serious weight-related illness Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea or high cholesterol >/= 40 Between the ages of 18-65yrs 65-69 will be determined on a case by case basis We do not offer surgery to those 70 years of age and older, nor to Weight Management Program For Veterans (MOVE!) It is an elective surgery designed to assist veterans in improving their health and quality of life by using a surgical procedure for weight reduction. Weight Management Program for Veterans. History of participation in the MOVE program for 3 months, or documentation of participation in a similar program outside of the VA (Weight Watchers, etc.)