The Lap-Band System and revision surgery are used to treat patients suffering with morbid obesity. Morbid obesity is defined as a body mass index of 40. Patients who are 120 pounds above their ideal weight, or patients 80-100 pounds above their ideal weight, who are treated for diabetes, hypertension hypercholesterolemia or sleep apnea may be candidates for surgery. Bariatric surgery is performed only when patients have exhausted all non-surgical weight loss options and have a medical need for significant weight reduction.

Our Program team is committed to and experienced in the care and education of the Bariatric Surgery Patient. Handbooks, support group meetings, and coordinated care with specialists in the fields of nutrition, psychology, gastroenterology, pulmonology and cardiology as well as individual attention from the Nurse Practitioner, Program Coordinator and your "personal assistant", all help to facilitate a positive, supportive and healthy experience both before and after surgery.

Please discuss your interest in surgery with your primary care doctor. It is mandatory that all patients have a primary care physician who will work with them after surgery. The support of your primary care physician may be also be necessary when working with your insurance carrier.

Insurance will frequently cover the cost of a medically necessary bariatric surgery. Please contact your insurance carrier to find if we participate in your plan, if you have "out of network" coverage and if you have benefits covering the treatment of "morbid obesity". For information on self-pay plans, please contact the office.

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