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 Andrea Talbot, RD, CD - Program Coordinator
Andrea received her Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Food Science with an emphasis in Dietetics in 2004 from Utah State University. She took on the role of program coordinator in January of 2007 and enjoys meeting patients and helping guide them through the process from informational session to surgery and beyond. She is committed to providing patients with the tools they need to be successful and being a resource to patients for lifetime success. |
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Surgical Weight Loss
Weight Management
Women's Health
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Bariatric Dietitian - 2004 - Present
Diabetes Educator - 2004 - 2007
BS degree, Nutrition and Food Sciences
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What to expect from the dietitian
Our dietitian will guide you through the do's and don'ts of your nutritional intake prior to and after surgery. Pre-operatively, she will help you to understand the basics of good nutrition and what your lifelong eating plan should be. She will guide you through the nutritional plan for surgical weight loss patients in the "Nutrition Changes for Weight Loss Surgery" class. You will meet with the dietitian pre-operatively to review all pre- and post-nutrition instructions so that you are prepared for the changes that will occur. After surgery, you can expect to be contacted for follow-up regarding your nutritional intake. |
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 Amber Baker, RN, BSN, CBN - Clinical Coordinator
Amber received her Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sport Science in 1997 and her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2000 both from the University of Utah. She has written articles for "Bariatrics Today" and "Obesity Help" regarding follow-up care after surgery. She recently passed the Certified Bariatric Nurse exam through ASMBS. She is committed to providing a high level of care for patients of our hospital through regular in-services about bariatric surgery and patient sensitivity to hospital and nursing staff
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Surgical Weight Loss
Patient Education
Labor and Delivery/ Postpartum Care
Childbirth Education
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Bariatric Clinical Coordinator - 2004 - Present
Postpartum RN - 2000 - 2005
Childbirth Educator - 2001 - 2005
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What to expect from the nurse
Our nurse will help guide you through the operative process to help you be as successful as possible. Pre-operatively, she will help you understand the risks and benefits of surgery through our Informed Consent process. The nurse will also address issues related to the emotional aspect of surgery through the "Informed Consent" class. You will also meet with the nurse pre-operatively to review all pre-operative instructions so that you are prepared for surgery. After surgery, you can expect to be contacted for follow-up regarding your post-operative recovery. The nurse also facilitates support group at which the staff presents a variety of subjects. |
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 Brooke Baker, BS - Exercise Physiologist
Brooke received her Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah. She became part of the Bariatric Team because she felt her exercise physiology education and experience would help this population of patients strive to meet and succeed at their personal goals for weight loss and lifelong health. |
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Surgical Weight Loss
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Weight Management
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Bariatric Exercise Physiologist - 2006 - Present
In/Out Patient Cardiac Rehab - 2006 - Present
B.S. Degree, Exercise and Sport Science
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What to expect from the exercise physiologist
Our exercise physiologist will provide information on exercise and assist each patient with a personalized exercise program, unique to each individual situation. Exercise helps strengthen the heart and lungs to aid in the reduction of surgical complications. After surgery, each patient is advised to walk in their room every hour that they are awake. Once patient is discharged to return home, they are encouraged to walk every waking hour, progressively building up to 20 minutes of light walking for the next two weeks. For weeks 2-4, patients are informed that they can now slowly begin back on their pre-operative exercise plan; no resistance training, no abdominal workouts. After the first month, they may begin weight training and abdominal workouts, with doctor’s approval. Furthermore, they are to continue cardiovascular workout 4-6 days/week, 30-45min. At 6 weeks they are to meet with the exercise physiologist to set up a resistance training program and measure resting metabolic rate. Patients are encouraged to stay committed to the exercise program and the bariatric aftercare program. |
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 Lisa MacPherson, RHIT - Insurance Specialist
Lisa received her associates degree in Health Information Technology from Adirondack Community College in upstate NY. She successfully passed the Registered Health Information Technician exam in 1997. She began working with the bariatric program in 2006 and is now an integral part of the bariatric team. She is committed to helping bariatric patients through the process of qualifying for weight loss surgery through the insurance and scheduling process.
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Insurance Pre-Authorization
Coding Education
Medical Coding/Billing
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Bariatric Insurance Specialist - 2006 - Present
Coding Instructor - 2004 - 2006
Coding/Billing - 1999 - 2006
AAS Degree, Health Information Technology/Coding
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What to expect from the insurance specialist
Our Insurance specialist will guide you through the steps of meeting your insurance criteria requirements; from the Informational Seminar, to insurance approval, to scheduling your surgery. You will also meet with her to discuss what requirements must be met to qualify as a candidate for surgery, and to answer any questions you may have. |
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 Dr. Tanya Colledge, PhD - Psychologist
Dr. Colledge received her Doctorate in psychology in 2001 from Pepperdine University in California. She has worked in health psychology for approximately six years and has worked specifically with bariatric surgery patients for the past three years. She is committed to helping patients understand any issues they may have related to eating and how to better cope with and make positive behavioral changes that will help them be more successful with surgery. |
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Health Psychology
Bariatric Psychology
Forensic Psychology
General Mental Health
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General Mental Health - 1995 - Present
Forensic Psychology - 1995 - Present
Health Psychology - 2001 - Present
Bariatric Psychology - 2004 - Present
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What to expect from the psychologist
Our psychologist will help guide you through any psychological issues that may be impeding your ability to be successful with surgery. Pre-operatively, she will consult with you and examine psychological testing that is completed to determine if there are any additional issues that need to be addressed prior to surgery. She may make recommendations to you on other work that can be completed to help you become more insightful about your eating habits and psychological issues that will, in turn, hopefully help you be more successful with surgery. Aside from the evaluation appointment, she is available for assistance, if needed, with any other issues that may come up related to surgery and psychological changes that can occur both before and after surgery. After surgery, she is available for consultation to address issues as they present themselves. In addition, an eight-week psychotherapy support group is available when there are enough patients who are interested in participating.
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