All patients who have surgery through Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians must be willing to invest and personally commit themselves to an educational lifestyle program.

The RMAP Education Program Includes:

• Monthly Support Group Meetings or Telephone Support
• Patient Education Covering:
  • Exercise
  • Diet
  • Planning
  • Nutrition
  • Patient Psyche
• Quarterly Newsletters
• Binder that Includes Instruction and Information On:
  • Benefits and Risks of Weight Loss Surgery
  • Informed Consent and Awareness
  • Surgery Orientation
  • Quarterly Newsletters
  • Instructions for Diet, Exercise, Food, Behaviors etc.
  • Forms for Tracking Progress
  • Support Group Information
  • Space to Store News Letters
• Picture Booklet That Includes:
  • Medical Alert Card
  • Reminder Cards for diet, hydration etc.
  • CD with before pictures and Digital Video of Special Support Groups
• Patient Support Website with forums, chat rooms, and exercise/diet journal.