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General Surgeon, Dr.
Robert Marvin also
has additional
certification in
Surgical Critical
Care and is a member
of the American
Society of Bariatric
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What do you need to know about Gastric Bypass
Surgery?
We understand you want to consider all the
facts as you carefully weigh the
decision to have
weight loss surgery. Despite
the evidence that shows the tremendous positive
impact it can have on your health and emotional
well being, there are risks and concerns. Let our experienced and caring staff and
surgeons explain how
gastric bypass surgery can improve your
life. Let us give you the
critical facts to help you in your decision
process.
According to the National Institute of Health: "Gastric Bypass Surgery patients
show a dramatic and sustained improvement in
the quality of their lives beyond the extent of
their weight loss".
Studies have proven that patients who have
undergone bariatric surgery go on to
earn more money, advance their careers at their
current job and see less discrimination in the
overall job market. There
are now many reasons to consider
gastric bypass that go beyond the long term
health benefits.
Thank you very much for visiting
our web site. We want you to know
our organization specializes in gastric
bypass surgery,
lap
band surgery,
gastric
sleeve and other
bariatric procedures
so you
can
expect
helpful
answers
to your
questions
from
our
expert bariatric surgeons
and
guidance
from
our
experienced support
staff. We will work hard and go the extra
mile
to
achieve
the
results
you
desire.
It is our mission to provide
you with
the best medical care available from your initial contact
to support groups after your bypass surgery. Our highly trained and experienced
bariatric surgeons
and
staff
have
done
over
10,000
bariatric
procedures
with
the
best
medical
outcomes
in the
healthcare
industry.
We
are
also
dedicated
to go
beyond
the
traditional
care
and
assist
you in
getting
your
insurance
company
to
approve
your
surgery to
reduce
the
cost
and if
necessary
we will
file a
medical
appeal
letter
on your
behalf
or if
required
get
your
gastric
bypass
surgery
approved. We also offer flexible options
of payment with our
financing
program and credit card options.
We understand
that you have concerns and you want direct
answers to your questions. It is our goal
to assist you in determining the best
bariatric surgeon and
hospital for your individual needs.
Whether you choose gastric bypass surgery, lab
band surgery, vertical gastric sleeve or
another procedure you will know our surgeons
will have the necessary experience and our
satisfied patients
are the
testimony
of our
results.
We are
here to help
you make an
informed,
educated and
confident
decision
regarding
permanent
weight loss
and the
possibility of
gastric bypass
surgery.
In
our new website
you will find
new information
that will give
you everything
you need to get
started on the
road to a
healthier and
happier you!
Find out about
gastric bypass
surgery, other
surgery
options,
what to expect
before and
after surgery,
and how you can
qualify for
surgery. We
also have new
information
that can help
you
finance your
surgery if
you don't have
insurance
coverage,
and see you for
yourself the
drastic weight
loss other
patients have
experienced
through weight
loss surgery.
The decision to
have
gastric bypass
surgery is one that
will change
your life.
Imagine a world
where things
like playing
with your
children,
walking up a
flight of
stairs,
crossing your
legs, or even
tying your
shoes - will no
longer be a
problem. Even
the most basic
things like
sleeping and
breathing may
no longer be a
medical
concern.
You've tried
everything else and
now that you're
ready to make a
permanent change for
a better life, we
will be here for you
every step of the
way.
Gastric bypass
is a proven method for permanent weight loss as well as
a potential cure for Type II Diabetes and other
conditions related to morbid obesity. There are many options available to you and we
desire to assist you in attaining
a healthier
lifestyle if
other
weight
loss options
haven't been
successful.
Statistics have
shown that
gastric bypass
surgery can help patients lose up to 90 percent of
their excess body weight. The procedure works by
limiting food intake and suppressing appetite. If
you suffer from an obesity-related medical
condition, you may be able to greatly improve your
physical health by having gastric bypass surgery.
After the
procedure,
nearly 80
percent of
patients with
hypertension
and 90 percent
of patients
with diabetes
no longer need
to take their
medication.
People with
conditions such
as asthma,
arthritis, and
sleep apnea
also see an
improvement in
their
well-being
after surgery.
A qualified
bariatric
surgeon can
evaluate your
medical history
to see if you
would benefit
from gastric
bypass surgery.
Also
called
bariatric
surgery,
gastric bypass is a
surgical
method that
restricts the
amount of food
you are able to
eat and
sometimes the
amount of
nutrients that
can be absorbed
by your body.
The nutrient
and calorie
restriction
that is the
result of
weight loss
surgery usually
causes very
rapid weight
loss. Our program
provides a comprehensive
bariatric "lifestyle" designed to optimize your journey
through the process of
weight loss surgery.
Many of our new
patients are
referred by
family and
friends who
were also
patients of
Bariatric Surgery Specialists.
Carli - I had
laparoscopic
Roux-En-Y Gastric
Bypass surgery and
lost 160 pounds.
Although I went from
a size 28 to a size
8,
my biggest
transformation has
been an emotional
one...my biggest
surgery goal has
come true. I have
enjoyed all of the
benefits of
increased health,
quality of life, and
a smaller size...and
now have the family
I have always
dreamed of: twins!
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The
benefits of gastric bypass procedure very much outweigh the risks. 75% of patients are expected to lose 75
to 80% of their excess body weight. Well over 70 to 80% of patients with hypertension will be off medications and well over 90% of patients with type II non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus are
expected to be off medication. Drastically improved, if not completely resolved includes sleep apnea, asthma, joint pain, arthritis, reflux, fatigue, shortness of breath and an overall increased
sense of well-being.
People who
undergo weight loss
surgery can usually
expect, (1) Improvement
in or
elimination of
conditions
associated with
morbid obesity,
including adult
onset diabetes,
hypertension,
sleep apnea and
arthritis and
joint problems.
(2) Improved
ability to
engage in
physical
activity, (3) A loss of
50 to 70
percent of that
weight above
the ideal body
weight. This
loss usually
occurs during
the 18 months
after gastric bypass
surgery.
Insurance
companies will
pay for gastric
bypass surgery
procedures that
are medically
necessary.
Morbid obesity
is a life
threatening
disease and is
normally
covered. Insurance
companies vary in the qualifications required and
Bariatric Surgery Specialists will assist you in
meeting those guidelines so you can get the
surgery you need. It is possible your
insurance company might require medically supervised program of weight reduction or maintenance, nutrition counseling
and other tests before allowing your gastric
bypass surgery.
Our
bariatric
patient
financing
offers you a
full range of
payment plans.
A
variety of
affordable financing
programs are
available with flexible
payment options and
low monthly
payments. With
available loan
amounts from $1000
to $25,000 we have a
loan program for
every budget, even
for those with less
then perfect credit.
Installment loans
may also be
available through your doctors
office with interest
rates from as low as
5.9% APR and up
with interest rebate
offers for up to 12
months. Payment options with
terms from 12 to 84
months are also
offered. Depending
your credit history
we will be able to
offer a customized
and affordable
payment plan to fit
within your budget.
You may be a candidate for bypass surgery if you have a
BMI
of 40
or more, or if you have a BMI of 35 - 40 and you suffer from
other obesity related health problems.
To see some of
the dramatic
results our
patients have
achieved though
gastric bypass
or
lap-band
surgery,
see our photos
of
before and
after gastric
bypass surgery
page. Obesity has
reached
epidemic
proportions and
effects one
third of the
adult
population in
this country. This website was designed to provide detailed information regarding the advantages, disadvantages and
surgery risks involved with the gastric bypass surgery permanent weight loss procedure.
The
vertical
sleeve
gastrectomy
is a
restrictive
form
of
weight
loss
surgery
in
which
approximately
85%
of
the
stomach
is
removed
leaving
a
cylindrical
or
sleeve
shaped
stomach
with
a
capacity
ranging
from
about
60 to
150
cc,
depending
upon
the
surgeon
performing
the
procedure.
Unlike
many
other
forms
of
bariatric
surgery,
the
outlet
valve
and
the
nerves
to
the
stomach
remain
intact
and,
while
the
stomach
is
drastically
reduced
in
size,
its
function
is
preserved.
Again,
unlike
other
forms
of
surgery
such
as
the
Roux
en Y
gastric
bypass,
the
vertical sleeve gastrectomy
is
not
reversible.
The
Realize
gastric banding solution is
more than just a
gastric band that is
designed to help you
lose weight. This
gastric band is a
solution that will
help you get on the
road to a new life.
Realize will help
you attain a
healthier life, give
you more confidence,
energy and the
ability to live the
life you've always
dreamed of. The REALIZE Band
was designed and
developed with your
safety and comfort
in mind. The band is
a strong, flexible
silicone structure
made entirely of
biocompatible
materials. With the
REALIZE Band, weight
loss occurs at a
natural and healthy
rate— ranging from
1- 2 pounds per
week.
In many cases your insurance will cover all/most of the cost of this surgery.
If you want to pay cash, the cost can be as low as $10,000 **cost varies region to region
Another good reason to have surgery is that our patients have told us that weight loss surgery can reduce your monthly food bill as much as 50% or more
What is your average monthly food bill?
Using $ as your cost per month you could save on food expense over the next 5 years alone.
Besides the significantly higher food costs, medical costs are dramatically higher to those suffering from morbid obesity
