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Obesity is a health condition that has proven to lead to numerous serious life-threatening conditions including sleep apnea, high blood pressure, liver disease, high cholesterol, and type 2 Diabetes. Under such conditions, bariatric surgery is one of the most proven options to eliminate many of the comorbidities and diseases associated with severe obesity.
Dr. Sosa is one of the most renowned and best weight loss surgeons in Miami, having successfully performed over 20,000 bariatric surgeries in over 23 years of practice.
Dr. Sosa specializes in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, revision of gastric band, gastric sleeve to gastric bypass for previous failed surgery, and non-surgical weight loss options, thereby enabling obese individuals to reach their weight loss goals.
A detailed consultation session with Dr. Sosa will help you understand all options and their benefits. This will make it easier for patients to choose the best treatment for their most desired weight loss result. Our comprehensive post-surgical care will shall continue to guide, help you reshape your body and maintain the reduced body weight post surgery which is critical for enjoying a healthier and more energetic life.
Visit our medical weight loss clinic in Miami, Florida and call us at +1(786) 559-0803 for a free consultation today.
Are you struggling with excess body weight? Most people across the globe do not respond well to conventional weight loss methods, therefore surgical weight loss is the answer. There is a hormone in your body called ghrelin, also referred to as the “hunger hormone”. This hormone tells your brain if you feel full after a meal. It’s been clinically proven that when you reduce the size of the stomach, this alters your hunger hormone. Weight loss surgery reduces a person’s hunger and allows them to be satisfied with a much smaller amount of food. Obese patients are ideal candidates for weight loss surgery or FDA-approved weight loss medications that are prescribed by specialists having expertise in the field.
Dr. Sosa is board certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and employs the most advanced tools and techniques to help patients achieve their desired body weight. If you wish to see him, then visit his weight loss clinic or have an online consultation through our easy-to-use virtual telemedicine system.
Dr. Sosa is considered a Bariatric Center of Excellence surgeon. A bariatric surgical center achieves this prestigious accreditation following a rigorous review process from the ASMBS, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This certification and designation proves it has the highest standards in bariatric surgery and care.
A patient considering Bariatric surgery should only go to a Bariatric Center of Excellence to ensure the best outcome. Dr. Sosa is proud to be on the few surgeons in Florida to carry this important recognition.
Dr. Sosa is an expert in performing different types of weight loss surgery that are highly effective. Additionally, he and his team shall make recommendations best suited to your health conditions and your desired result. The following surgical procedures involve the use of highly advanced minimally invasive techniques utilizing tiny incisions to achieve long term weight loss.
Also referred to as the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, this advanced surgical technique involves rearrangement of the stomach and the small intestine altering the food absorption and digestion process undertaken by these organs. Gastric bypass leads to malabsorption of nutrients and a reduction in calorie absorption. The Gastric Bypass is considered the gold standard in Bariatric surgery for long term weight loss.
Also referred to as the vertical sleeve gastrectomy, gastric sleeve surgery is a laparoscopic procedure involving removal of about 80% of the stomach and is done by experienced surgeons like Dr. Sosa who will create a gastric sleeve (tube-like pouch) that empties food from the bottom of the stomach and into the small intestine.
Gastric Sleeve to Bypass conversion is a very advanced surgical procedure only performed by the most highly experienced bariatric surgeons like Dr. Sosa. The procedure is usually performed when the patient had a previous gastric sleeve and it failed to produce long term weight loss with many patients having regained their weight. The procedure can effectively reduce calorie absorption by rerouting the digestive system.
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The combination of bariatric surgery and a comprehensive treatment plan is an effective way for you or someone you love to maintain a reduced body weight for the long term and enjoy good health. There are many benefits to having bariatric surgery, including:
“ I decided to go for the surgery 10 years ago with Dr. Sosa and the results were amazing. Thank God, I made this decision as it helped me lose around 140 lbs! A meeting with Dr. Sosa helped me understand that it is important to stick to a strict dietary plan with a regular exercise program. ”
Mari Rodriguez, Patient
“ Dr. Sosa performed my sleeve gastrectomy in 5/2014. I remember him walking in with a Cuban coffee that smelled so good, especially not being able to eat or drink before surgery. He looked at me and said…”You ready?” I knew he was ready at 630am with that cup of cafe Cubano… What an awesome doctor.
Veronica Gonzalez, Patient
“ I would like to confess that the first meeting with Dr. Sosa made me feel that I am in the best hands. Everything from the staff, knowledge and valuable information I received was beneficial to me. My surgery went amazing. I am grateful to Dr. Sosa for his medical expertise and support system.”
Olivia Pelham, Patient
Dr. Sosa performs the following bariatric procedures at his clinic based in Miami:
The above listed procedures are well-researched and proven for producing long-term weight loss (50%+ of excess weight) Dr. Sosa is more experienced then any other general or bariatric surgeon having performed over 20,000 cases to date.
Sleeve Gastrectomy - Also called Gastric Sleeve, this is a purely restrictive procedure which mandates the patient to eat less quantity of food while allowing the body to absorb the food and nutrients properly thereby resulting in some weight loss but not as effective as compared to a gastric Bypass.
Gastric Bypass – This is the Gold Standard for long term weight loss. The Gastric Bypass surgery is restrictive and also has the malabsorption component. Dr. Sosa will bypass a part of the intestine to restrict absorption of sugar causing dumping syndrome to occur in a patient whenever an excess amount of sugar is consumed. Gastric Bypass involves malabsorption of sugar resulting in significant amount of weight loss as compared to the Sleeve. Dr. Sosa is the most experienced Gastric Bypass surgeon in Miami and one of the most experienced Gastric Bypass surgeons in the United States.
The amount of weight loss after undergoing any procedure shall depend on the following factors:
Patients who fail to make the recommended changes in their food choices and lifestyle behaviors after surgery are unable to experience desired results.
Also referred to as a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or vertical sleeve gastrectomy, gastric sleeve surgery involves the transformation of the existing, pouch-shaped stomach into a long tube or sleeve shape (the size of a banana). The rest of the stomach tissue is removed completely, and then the stomach is stitched or stapled back together.
Full recovery after the procedure involves complete healing of the incision wound and proper functioning of digestive system after the surgery. In majority of cases, patients are capable of rejoining work after a few days of rest and recovery at home. Certain types of foods can only be consumed after several week.
As a rule, bariatric surgery is only recommended for individuals who meet certain requirements. Suitable candidates for bariatric surgery are individuals with a BMI over 30 and have chronic health issues associated with obesity such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
Individuals who have failed to achieve the desirable results by following the usual suggested measures like strict dietary regime, strenuous physical exercises are the qualified candidates for bariatric surgery.
Certainly not, like most surgeries, a patient is put into a deep sleep with anesthesia before making tiny incisions in the body to perform the procedures as painless as possible.
Yes. In order to benefit from long term benefits, the patients are advised to adhere to all post-operative diets and lifestyle changes prescribed by the doctor which will definitely help them achieve permanent results.
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