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Alabama Weight loss Surgery

The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band is a restrictive device that controls how much you eat and controls your hunger. Adjustments through a port underneath the skin will allow tightening of the band to lose weight, or loosening of the band if there are problems. The diet restrictions are in fact stricter than with a sleeve or bypass. Itu2019s less effective than the gastric bypass and gastric sleeve. Dr. Suggs has been performing the gastric band for 9 years. The 2 types of bands are the LapBand and the Realize Band; the Realize band is no longer manufactured, so Dr. Suggs now places the latest, most technologically advanced LapBand ever made. Dr. Suggs has been preforming the band surgery for 10 years. The surgery is performed laparoscopically through tiny incisions, and most people go home from the hospital the same day. Most patients are back to work in 1-2 weeks, but often in less time.

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Alabama Weight loss Surgery

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  1. Alabama Bariatrics & Minimally Invasive Surgery W. Jay Suggs, MD, FACS, FASMBS Huntsville & Decatur Phone: (256) 274-4523 Fax: (256) 203-8791 Home Bariatric Travel Program Blog Surgery Intragastric Balloons Prices & Insurance Diet & Lifestyle Seminars & Support *Results may vary. Main Menu Home Bariatric Travel Program Blog Surgery Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band is a restrictive device that controls how much you eat and controls your hunger. Adjustments through a port underneath the skin will allow tightening of the band to lose weight, or loosening of the band if there are problems. The diet restrictions are in fact stricter than with a sleeve or bypass. It’s less effective than the gastric bypass and gastric sleeve. Dr. Suggs has been performing the gastric band for 9 years. The 2 types of bands are the LapBand and the Realize Band; the Realize band is no longer manufactured, so Dr. Suggs now places the latest, most technologically advanced LapBand ever made. Dr. Suggs has been preforming the band surgery for 10+ years. The surgery is performed laparoscopically through tiny incisions, and most people go home from the hospital the same day. Most patients are back to work in 1-2 weeks, but often in less time. Laparoscopic Adj. Gastric Band Intragastric Balloons Prices & Insurance Diet & Lifestyle Seminars & Support How it works: Contact Us Slow, gradual weight loss Increases the hormone Ghrelin levels Name * Restricts how much one can eat by increasing the tightness of the band around the upper stomach E-mail * Frequent adjustments and dietary compliance are critical for success Proven reduction of comorbidities Telephone 15 year experience in USA, longer in Europe

  2. Results: Message * Average of 50% excess weight loss.* Fastest weight loss in 1st year, aiming for 1-2 pounds per week Enter Code * Refresh Requires frequent adjustments to achieve weight loss, one a month for the first year to year and a half. Submit *Required Will always require BMI Calculator adjustments every year or 2, or the weight will be regained http://www.bmi-calculator.net Generally, not hungry if it’s properly adjusted Risks: Watch Our Slideshow! As with any surgery, there can be risks like bleeding or infection (both very low risk). If one has acid reflux, the band is too tight. If the band if ever too tight, fluid needs to be removed through the port. The risk of band slippage, which could require taking fluid out of the band or even surgery to fix the slip, increases with time. Eventually, all implantable devices including the band will stop functioning or break. Watch the Bariatric Surgery Slideshow Here! Qualifications: BMI 30+. No comorbidities necessary. Age 18-70 years Previous failed attempts at dieting. Insurance Coverage: If your insurance covers bariatric surgery, they should cover the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band. However, they will not cover it for patients with a BMI of less than 35. And, they may not cover adjustments of the band, especially if you lose coverage for bariatrics. Medicare only covers adjustments once every 90 days. Note that you will have copays and deductibles. If you cannot view the slideshow above, click here. Note that most insurances also have additional requirements for approval for surgery, such as 6-months of physician supervised diet, 3 years of primary care physician records, and psychology clearance. Our Patients Watch Our Webinar! Pre-Op 1 Year Post! Click here to Watch a Bariatric Webinar! New Patient Packet Download Form (PDF) Follow Us

  3. Testimonials “I LOVE DR. Suggs. From the first apt with him I knew he was the 1 to do my surgery. He is a genuine christian man and I believe he was sent by God for the sole purpose of giving people like me a second chance in life. There is nothing bad I can say about him. Like all of the patients of his I have met all I can say is. Thank God for Dr. William Jay Suggs. God Bless.” – Andie38* *Disclaimer: Results may vary. Copyright © 2018 Alabariatrics.com. All rights reserved. fbq('track', 'ViewContent', { value: 3.50, currency: 'USD' });

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