Losing weight isn’t always easy, especially for those whose lifestyle has resulted in obesity. Whether due to poor eating habits or low physical activity excessive weight gain can be prevented with gastric bypass Miami. This surgical procedure will help you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine handle food intake through trimming a portion of the stomach so that you feel full with less food.

This article will discuss how gastric bypass surgery in Miami will change your life for the better. Gastric bypass is so far the most effective and durable treatment for obesity. You will learn about gastric bypass surgery requirements, pros and cons of gastric bypass Miami, surgical steps, and what to expect during your surgical journey.

Skilled Gastric Bypass Surgeon in Miami

At Miami Sleeve Center we have a talented gastric bypass surgeon in our surgical team with the credentials and experience required to perform gastric bypass surgery in Miami in a hospital setting so that patients are safely monitored after surgery. Dr. Moradian’ skill in advanced bariatric and laparoscopic surgery has yielded the most outstanding outcomes for his patients. Some of the procedures he has successfully performed include gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric imbrications.

Candidates for gastric bypass surgery

Weight loss surgery can be very beneficial for patients struggling with obesity-related conditions such as high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and type 2 diabetes whose BMI is between 35 and 39.9. The ideal candidate for this procedure will meet the following criteria:

  • More than 100 lbs over the desired weight
  • Body Mass Index over 35-40 and suffering adverse health effects
  • You have tried to reach a healthy body weight through medically assisted dieting and exercised with no results

Advantages and disadvantages of gastric bypass

Besides helping reduce some of the health risks linked to obesity, gastric bypass Miami can also:

  • Promote satiety and suppress appetite
  • Increase your energy and quality of life
  • Promote rapid weight loss due to reduced calorie absorption and dietary restrictions
  • Encourage healthier food choices as the body may feel discomfort with too much sugar, fat, and carbs
  • Help with health problems linked to obesity including high blood pressure, heart failure, and high cholesterol

Gastric bypass can also have some disadvantages:

  • Permanent anatomical changes since this is an irreversible surgery
  • Adherence to lifelong dietary restrictions
  • Dumping syndrome or rapid gastric emptying particularly after high sugar intake with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness

The gastric bypass process

Gastric bypass surgery Miami involves two basic steps:

  • First, your stomach is made smaller by dividing it into two upper and lower sections. The upper part or “pouch” is where the food travels. This area is trimmed to become smaller and hold 1 oz. of food, about the size of a walnut. That is why patients eat less after weight loss surgery.
  • The second step involves connecting a small part of the small intestine to a hole in the pouch so that the food can now travel from the pouch into the new opening and small intestine. Thanks to this technique, fewer calories are absorbed.

There is another way to perform gastric bypass in Miami. This procedure is called “laparoscope,” and it involves the use of a tiny camera placed in your belly so that the surgeon can view inside. This approach to gastric bypass surgery Miami can be very advantageous as it involves a shorter hospital stay, less pain, less scarring, lower risks of infection or a hernia, and a quicker recovery. There are several steps to laparoscopic gastric bypass:

  • A few small incisions are made in the belly
  • The camera or “scope” is inserted through these incisions
  • The surgeon can view inside your stomach as the camera is connected to a video monitor

What to expect the day of your procedure

The evening before gastric bypass surgery Miami patients have a liquid dinner and don’t drink anything after 10 pm. The morning of surgery, patients will not drink or take any medications as directed by the gastric bypass surgeons. Patients are advised to wear comfortable clothing. Once at the hospital, the patient signs the required paperwork and is checked in. Other consent forms may be signed to make sure the patient understands the procedure, risks, and results expected from gastric bypass Miami.

The patient will be changed into a gown and lay on the stretcher. Compression pumps are attached to the feet or legs to promote circulation. Then the surgeon and anesthesiologist will talk with the patient and administer some medicine to relax the patient. Patients can have a family member accompanying them in this area until the patient is transported into the operating room and the accompanying person will be asked to wait in the waiting room. Once the patient is in the operating room, general anesthesia is administered and after the surgery is finished family or friends in the waiting room will be notified, and the surgeon will talk to them.

Gastric bypass Miami cost and financing options

The average gastric bypass surgery cost based on RealSelf is $17,750 ranging from $12,500-$24,000. Most insurance plans approve the typical weight loss surgical procedures, including bariatric surgery. The medical team at Miami Sleeve Center can work with you to determine whether you qualify for insurance coverage. In general, insurance companies don’t cover cosmetic procedures, unless they are needed to resolve a medical issue.

Schedule a weight loss surgery consultation with Dr. Moradian

At Miami Sleeve Center we can help you begin your weight loss surgery journey. If you are ready to lose weight and take control of your health, you can call us today and schedule a weight loss surgery consultation with Dr. Moradian. At the first appointment, Dr. Moradian will go over your medical history; including weight loss and diet history, health problems, and medications you are currently taking. He will look at the several surgical options and discuss which operations would be best based on your background. You may also receive a dietary evaluation, psychological screening test, and meet with a nutritionist. Some patients may need a physician-supervised weight loss program before surgery.

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