Our Approach to Weight Loss
At Advanced Surgeons, we understand that achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can be a challenging journey. Our team of experts provides you with comprehensive, individualized weight loss solutions designed to help you take control of your health and improve your quality of life. Whether you’re considering bariatric surgery or exploring non-surgical options, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Why Weight Loss Matters?
Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for overall well-being. Excess weight can lead to serious health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, joint pain, and more. At our practice, we focus on a holistic approach to weight loss, addressing not only physical health but also mental and emotional well-being. We believe in long-term success and are committed to helping you achieve sustainable results.
We take a comprehensive approach to weight loss that addresses all aspects of health:
- Customized Treatment Plans: We tailor our weight loss programs to meet your individual needs, offering both surgical and non-surgical options.
- Holistic Care: Our team provides support not just physically but emotionally, ensuring you have the resources to make lasting changes.
- Advanced Technology: Our practice uses the latest in bariatric surgery and weight loss techniques to provide safe, effective care.
What is Obesity?
Obesity is an abnormal, unhealthy condition of having excessive body fat or weight than is necessary for a particular height.
Causes and Risk Factors
Besides genetic and hormonal influences, obesity occurs from excessive intake of calories – more than what is required for the body. Your body converts calories into energy for the body to use and the excess calories are converted into fatty substances, triggering obesity. The most common causes of obesity include:
- Sedentary and physically inactive lifestyle
- Unhealthy diet and eating habits
- Pregnancy
- Lack of proper sleep disease conditions such as hypothyroidism and depression
- Medications such as steroids, antidepressants, antiseizure and diabetic medications
- Risk factors for obesity include advancing age, being female and a family history of obesity
Signs and Symptoms
Becoming obese is a gradual process. The usual signs observed in patients with obesity include:
- Feeling tightness or discomfort and needing large-sized clothes
- Inability to use public transportation due to the size of the seats
- Difficulty with day-to-day tasks, especially those that require movement
- Feeling tired and short of breath frequently
- Carrying extra fat and an increased circumference around the waist
- Having a high body mass index (BMI) equal to or over 30
Complications
Obesity is a major cause of death as well as several serious co-morbid conditions including:
- Chronic heart disease
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Breathing (e.g., sleep apnea)
- Joints (e.g., arthritis)
- Gastrointestinal tract (gallstones)
- Psychological (e.g., depression)
- Fertility and pregnancy
Diagnosis
Obesity is diagnosed based on a complete physical examination including your weight, waist circumference, medical history, and blood tests. Your doctor will also assess the amount of fat content in your body by calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI). Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation of weight-to-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults.
Treatment
The goal of treating obesity is to facilitate weight loss and help you achieve a healthy weight. Treatment is centered on balancing the intake of energy (in the form of food) and the expenditure of this energy (in the form of activity). Obesity treatment options include lifestyle modifications, weight loss medications, and weight loss surgery. Lifestyle modifications that help to reduce body weight include dietary changes, physical activity, and behavioral changes.
Our Weight Loss Services
We offer a variety of weight loss services tailored to meet your unique needs:
1. Bariatric Surgery
Our board-certified bariatric surgeons specialize in life-changing surgical options for patients who have struggled to lose weight through traditional methods. We provide:
- Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
- Gastric Bypass
- Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
- Single Anastomosis Duodenal (SADI)
- Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Each surgical option is designed to reduce the size of the stomach, limit food intake, and support long-term weight loss. We will work closely with you to determine the best surgical approach based on your health, weight loss goals, and lifestyle.
2. Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options
For patients looking for alternatives to surgery, we offer a medically supervised weight loss program that include:
Work with our registered dietitians to develop a personalized nutrition plan that fits your lifestyle and dietary preferences.
FDA-approved medications can be used to help curb appetite, boost metabolism, or address other underlying conditions affecting weight.
3. Post-Surgery Support
Your journey doesn’t end after surgery. We provide ongoing care and support to help you maintain your new weight and improve your health long-term, including:
- Bariatric Support Group Meetings
Connect with other patients who share similar experiences, get emotional support, and stay motivated.
- Follow-Up Appointments
Regular check-ins with our team ensure that you’re progressing well and addressing any challenges along the way.