|
Adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, Roxanne gastric bypass
Yes
?
When a laparoscopy procedure is performed, small incisions are made and a small video camera called a laparoscope is inserted into the abdominal cavity which allows the surgeon to visualize the procedure on a separate video monitor within the operating suite.
An open procedure or laparotomy is when there is a very large incision, usually from breast bone to pubic bone.
Yes, you will be given prescriptions for testing on your initial visit. They will be, but not limited to, initial blood work, abdominal ultrasound, EGD (upper endoscopy)
Before your surgery, you will also have to have Pre Admission Testing that includes more blood work, an EKG, and chest x-ray.
Yes. The office will give you compete instructions on your pre-operative visit, which is the week before your surgery.
Yes, our surgeons work with anesthesiologists that understand the needs of the obese patients.
Yes, we require all of our patients to take medications to decrease the amount of stomach acid production for about one year after surgery. Some examples are Nixon, Perceived, Pro to nix.
No, but if you are having problems , the surgeon will evaluate you and decide whether or not your gall bladder should be removed before the surgery
Yes, everyone gets a urinary catheter during surgery. If you have the gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, it will stay in until you have your Upper GI study done the next morning.
For a gastric band, it is called a 23 hour stay, once you wake up and you can tolerate fluids, you can go home.
For a sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, the average hospital stay is 2 nights.
Yes, both of our surgeons are Board Certified and Laparoscopy fellowship trained.
Yes they do. We will work with you on an individual basis regarding insurance coverage. If you do not have bar iatric benefits, we will notify you immediately and we will not schedule your surgery.
Once all of your requirements are met, we will collect the information and submit it to your insurance company.
Yes, our program recommends you to attend 2 before your surgery, and encourage you to continue to attend after your surgery.
Yes, in fact we encourage you to bring your support person or significant other.
Through our multidisciplinary team approach, we are able to provide on-going clinical, emotional and nutritional support for all of our patients.
You would call the same office number and a surgeon is always on call.
Yes, the Program Director and office staff are always available and will contact the surgeon if it is required.
Depending on what your occupation is, will determine the time you will be out of work. On the average, most people are back to work within the first 2-5 weeks after surgery. That will ultimately be determined by your physical condition and your surgeon.
That is determined by the requirements set by your insurance company.
Yes, we do on a case by case basis.
[ top ]
|
|
|
