Bariatric Surgery Alleviates Diabetes & Heart Disease

In addition to helping patients lose weight, bariatric surgery can resolve Type 2 Diabetes, as well as substantially lower the risk for strokes and heart attacks.  According to a recent research study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found bariatric surgery patients were 39% less likely to experience a heart- or stroke-related
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Dr. Lavin’s Weight Loss Seminar

What you need to know about weight loss surgery
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Post-Op Active Lifestyle

Patients typically are back to their normal lifestyle very quickly after surgery. We encourage patients to return to work and normal activities within 4-10 days. Within hours of their surgery, patients should be walking the halls and drinking liquids. A Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy creates tremendous health changes for a patient without the burden of a
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How to pay for Surgery

Insurance coverage and financing options are always important concerns for our patients. We have 7 full-time Patient Advocates who are experts at acquiring insurance approval for weight loss surgery. Upon calling our office, each patient is assigned a Patient Advocate that will explain our various payment options and help them obtain the approvals needed to
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Pre-Op and Post-Op diet after Bariatric Surgery

We encourage patients to utilize a liquid protein diet for 1-2 weeks prior to their procedure. However, patients return to a normal diet over a period of 3-6 months after surgery. In addition, our team offers patients the expertise and advice of a dietician in order for them to make the most of their weight
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Back to work after Bariatric Surgery

Following a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, patients typically return to work and normal activities very quickly. The procedure is laparoscopic and takes less than one hour. We encourage patients to begin walking the halls and drinking liquids within a few hours after surgery. Most patients return to work within 4-10 days.  More importantly, patients are able
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Eating after Bariatric Surgery

Will I ever be able to eat normally again? Many patients worry that their social world will negatively change after a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. This fear, although completely normal, is totally unfounded. After a sleeve procedure, patients return to a completely normal diet over time. The main differences are portion control and lack of hunger
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Band Revision to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Many patients with a band experience uncomfortable side effects and inadequate weight loss. We treat a lot of patients that had bands over the last 10-15 years, and they are either not receiving appropriate follow-up treatment or overall the treatment has been insufficient for their needs. Common side effects of the band are nighttime aspirations
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Visceral Fat

A real problem with fat is when it lives centrally in your abdomen. This #TomTalk uses a model which illustrates 5 pounds of fat. This is called visceral fat, and it leads to metabolic syndrome problems like diabetes and hypertension. These are the problems that cause cardiac disease and sudden death. However, visceral fat is
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Is Bariatric Surgery Drastic?

Many times, patients view bariatric surgery as a “last resort” because it’s viewed as a “drastic” option. However, living with obesity and diabetes is drastic. When patients learn that our Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy is a short 45-minute procedure and provides the opportunity to resolve obesity related medical problems, they understand it’s the right decision for
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