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.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), gastric bypass surgery costs very widely from state to state. Whether or not the procedure and related costs are covered by health insurance depends on your insurance company, your state, and your specific policy, among other factors. We recommend you contact us to see what options are available for your specific case. We have assisted thousands of satisfied patients and we would be just as happy to help you!

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.