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Turning Over A New Life:  You Can Lose Weight, Regain Your Life

The Problem of Obesity   

One in three adults in the U.S. are considered obese. Obesity is defined by having an abnormally high proportion of body fat or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher. This is a national epidemic and poses more than cosmetic problems.

Obesity can lead to serious health risks such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and cancer.

A Solution

For many, dieting and exercise alone may not be enough to lose the weight.  For these persons, our Weight Loss Surgery Program may be an option.

    What is Bariatric Surgery?

Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, commonly called bariatric surgery, is a laparoscopic procedure that reduces the size of the stomach to a small pouch that can only hold minimal amounts of food. The pouch fills rapidly and empties slowly, which causes the brain to respond with a feeling of fullness. This helps reduce caloric intake, resulting in weight loss. 

Lap-Band An alternative to gastric bypass, Lap-Band (Laparoscopic Gastric Banding) is a minimally-invasive procedure that involves placing an inflatable ring around a portion of the stomach. This creates a small pouch that helps limit the amount of food a person eats. The advantage of this procedure is that it is completely reversible.

A Team Approach 

Bariatric surgery is a life-altering decision that requires careful consideration and monitoring. This is why our Weight Loss Surgery Program uses a comprehensive approach. Every patient undergoes a thorough psychological evaluation before and after surgery. Patients are also given a personal fitness plan that includes nutritional counseling and vitamin supplementation.

In addition to care from our expert surgeon, Dr. Nestor De La Cruz-Munoz, the team includes trained nurses and a program coordinator who guide patients through each step of the process.

Who is Eligible for Bariatric Surgery? 

Candidates are those who are 100 or more pounds overweight or who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more.