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Bariatric Practice Services

As a bariatric practice, it is important to stay on top of the latest trends and provide patients with the tools they need to be successful. After all, health care is evolving and so are the needs of the bariatric patient.

So how can bariatric practices keep up with the demands and requirements of running a thriving practice while also meeting the needs of pre and post-operative patients?

Chef Dave Fouts, known as “The World’s First Bariatric Chef,” has created a menu of creative solutions for bariatric practices and surgeons across the country to aid in patient support, education for weight loss surgery patients, and ongoing support for non-surgical patients.

From newsletters to customizable cookbooks to empowering presentations for patients, Chef Dave has the tools and products to help your patients reach optimal success.

The menu of services offered by Chef Dave are all customizable to meet the specific needs of your practice. To learn more, please call (405)593-CHEF (2433) or email info@chefdave.org.

Chef Dave Newsletter Subscription:
Are you interested in providing your patients with a newsletter but you don’t have the time to create it? Just email us your logo and we will add it to Chef Dave’s monthly newsletter and send you a personalized copy that you can either print out or email to all of your patients. Either way, it’s a great way to show your patients that you are committed to their long-term success.

Customizable Chef Dave Cookbook:
Are your patients in need of creative cooking solutions that are appropriate for the bariatric diet? Are you interested in providing them with booklets for making liquid diet requirements tastier? Chef Dave has a number of cookbooks available that can be customized to include your clinic’s name and logo (there are minimum order requirements for these books).

Presentations/Seminars:
Treat your support group attendees or your community to an energetic, entertaining and educational presentation from Chef Dave. Whether you are interested in having a presentation focusing on protein intake, getting back to the basics, general cooking guidelines, or a presentation for the holidays, Chef Dave can build a presentation that is sure to make everyone happy.

Grocery Store Tours:
The grocery store can be a very challenging place, especially for people who are watching their caloric intake. Chef Dave is available to take groups to grocery stores close to your facility to learn about making healthy choices after weight loss surgery. Tours include guidance on foods to avoid, foods to include, and guidance on label reading. If you are bringing Chef Dave for a presentation, you won’t want to miss out on this great program! And don’t worry, Chef Dave will take care of all of the coordination with your local grocery store. This class is sure to be a hit with your patients.

Dinner with Dave!
After bariatric surgery, many patients ask about what they can eat when they go to a restaurant. Chef Dave turns this stressful situation into a fun one as he dines with a small group and discusses the pros and cons of the menu items. Attendees will walk away with a renewed sense of knowledge and a reduced level of fear.