The decision to
have
gastric bypass
surgery is
one that will
change your
life. Imagine a
world where
things like
playing with
your children,
walking up a
flight of
stairs,
crossing your
legs, or even
tying your
shoes - will no
longer be a
problem. Even
the most basic
things like
sleeping and
breathing may
no longer be a
medical
concern. You've
tried
everything else
and now that
you're ready to
make a
permanent
change for a
better life, we
will be here
for you every
step of the
way.
GASTRIC BYPASS
SURGERY, also
called
bariatric
surgery, is a
surgical
procedure that
restricts the
amount of food
you are able to
eat and
sometimes the
amount of
nutrients that
can be absorbed
by your body.
The nutrient
and calorie
restriction
that is the
result of
weight loss
surgery usually
causes very
rapid weight
loss.
OSS
provides a comprehensive
bariatric program designed to optimize your
journey with
weight loss surgery.
Many of our new
patients are
referred by
family and
friends who
were also
patients of
Obesity Surgery
Specialists.
Most insurance companies will pay for gastric bypass surgery procedures that are medically necessary. Morbid obesity is a life threatening disease and is normally covered. Some Insurance companies
are now asking for the patients entire medical work-up along with the pre-authorization request as well as documented weight loss attempts supervised by a phys2SS
reimbursement
weight loss treatment. Few private insurance indemnity plans or managed care organizations appear to cover the costs of obesity treatment - regardless of whether
the service is a medically supervised program of weight reduction or maintenance, nutrition counseling or surgery.
The
benefits of gastric bypass procedure very much outweigh the risks. 75% of patients are expected to lose 75
to 80% of their excess body weight. Well over 70 to 80% of patients with hypertension will be off medications and well over 90% of patients with type II non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus are
expected to be off medication. Drastically improved, if not completely resolved includes sleep apnea, asthma, joint pain, arthritis, reflux, fatigue, shortness of breath and an overall increased
sense of well-being.
**You may be a candidate for surgery if you have a
BMI
of 40 or more (for women, this means you would have at least 80 pounds to lose)
**You may be a
candidate for surgery if you have a BMI of 35 - 40 and you suffer from obesity related health problems
To see some of
the dramatic
results our
patients have
achieved though
gastric bypass
or
lap-band
surgery,
see our photos
of
before and
after gastric
bypass surgery
page.
Obesity has
reached
epidemic
proportions and
effects one
third of the
adult
population in
this country. This website was designed to provide detailed information regarding the advantages, disadvantages and
surgery risks involved with the gastric bypass surgery permanent weight loss procedure.
OSS BARIATRIC
PROGRAM
As you proceed through
your journey,
our mission
is to help you every step of the way. Since many
of our employees have also had
obesity surgery,
you are assured a journey full of compassion,
competence, understanding, and
expertise.
Obesity Surgery
Specialists
understands
your needs and
will assist you
in finding the
right weight
loss method,
the right
bariatric surgeon,
and can even
help you with
the insurance
process.
WEIGHT
LOSS SURGERY
OPTIONS
Lap band surgery:
An adjustable silicone band is placed
laparoscopically
around the upper part of the stomach to dramatically restrict the amount of food a patient can eat.
Gastric bypass surgery: A small stomach pouch is surgically created with a stapler device and the small intestine is surgically shortened. This results in dramatic reduction in the amount of food the patient can eat.
Kenneth
Brumley, a
forty year old
man from
Spring, TX who
weighed 1035
lbs., was
confined to his
bed for the
last four
years. Last
April, his bed
collapsed and
in desperation
he contacted a
local news
channel and
Adult
Protective
Services
pleading for
help. Adult
Protective
Services found
his health to
be in jeopardy
and due to a
news broadcast
at that time,
contacted
Renaissance
Hospital and
Dr. Younan
Nowzaradan for
help.
Read More >
Interview with
Angie Flores
View Gastric
Bypass Video
Comprehensive
bariatric program
Facilities
designed
and
furnished
for your comfort
Experienced
bariatric surgeons
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and LAP-BAND®
surgery
Insurance assistance throughout claim processing
Assistance with denials and appeals
Medically
supervised
diets with licensed dietitians
Physician Assistants for your post-operative visits
Support Group, Social Clubs, and Newsletters
Staff
members
committed
to serving
your need
"Roux-en-Y"
Gastric
Bypass
LAP-BAND
SYSTEM®
Surgery Candidates
Gastric Bypass Surgery via the Roux-en-Y is considered to be the best surgical procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity. Weight loss is achieved by reducing the functional
portion of the stomach to a pouch that is about one ounce is size, and then creating a small opening between the stomach and the intestine.
read
more >
The
LAP-BAND®
System
is
designed
to help
you
lose
excess
body
weight
to
resolve
obesity-related
health
conditions.
This
surgical
approach
has been
developed
to
eliminate
many of
the
known
associated
operative
risks
and
provides
unique
benefits
compared
to
other
obesity
surgeries.
read
more >
You may qualify for gastric bypass surgery if you are 90 pounds or more overweight and have or are likely to have medical complications that will be helped or cured by substantial weight loss.
There is a large number of patients for whom losing a significant amount of weight is
imperative.
read
more >
We're here for you!
To see if we can help you qualify, please call us toll free
1-800-664-9177
or contact us for more information
