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Bariatric Surgeon in Miami Lakes
Obesity may not sound like an alarming health condition, but it is very serious; negligence of it would cause several health-related issues such as type 2 diabetes, liver disease, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol that warrant treatment without delay. Exercises and diet are the most common techniques recommended for weight loss, but when they fail to produce desired concrete results, then the next course of action is bariatric surgery only, which is a well-known and effective way to cut down excessive body flab, thereby combating health issues associated with it.
As a distinguished and leading weight loss surgeon in Miami Lakes, Dr. Sosa is trusted by patients to achieve safe and faster results. With over two decades of experience in successfully completing more than 20,000 bariatric surgeries, Dr. Sosa has earned credit for various procedures, including gastric sleeve, revision of gastric band, gastric bypass, and converting a failed gastric sleeve to a gastric bypass.
Consulting Dr. Sosa will help you choose the right treatment for your weight loss goals, besides getting information on all other available alternatives and their benefits.
Contact us by phone at (305) 558-0411 or fill out the online form on the website for an in-depth diagnosis of your condition, thereafter we shall make all the arrangements for transporting you from your place of residence to our medical weight loss clinic for treatment.
Center of Excellence
Dr. Sosa is considered 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 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.
Our Procedures
Dr. Sosa holds years of experience and specialization in performing efficient weight loss surgeries with the assistance of a medical team. Dr. Sosa provides the best solution for living a healthier life by helping patients achieve long-term weight reduction results using highly advanced and minimally invasive methods.
Sleeve to conversion Bypass
It is an advanced surgery performed by an experienced bariatric surgeon like Dr. Sosa. Conversion bypass is primarily for patients who failed to respond to gastric sleeve surgery. This procedure minimizes calorie absorption by rerouting the digestive system.
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery is also known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, which is a laparoscopic procedure where about 80% of the stomach is removed, thereby creating a tube-like pouch that moves food from the bottom of the stomach into the small intestine.
Gastric Bypass
This advanced surgical procedure, also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, involves altering the nature of the stomach and small intestine for absorbing and digesting food, resulting in malabsorption of nutrients and a significant reduction in calorie absorption. Gastric bypass leads to long-term weight loss results.
Surgery Benefits
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:
- Long term weight loss
- Increased energy
- Ditch the special table
- Decreased need for medication
- Improved quality of life
- Look great in photos
- Improved self-esteem
- Be comfortable in public
- Boost of confidence
FAQs
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What are the different types of bariatric procedures performed by Dr. Sosa?
Dr. Sosa performs the following bariatric procedures at his clinic:
- Gastric bypass
- Gastric sleeve
- Lap band to bypass conversion
- Sleeve to bypass conversion
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What is the difference between Bypass and Sleeve?
Also referred to as a gastric sleeve, a sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical procedure that restricts the amount of food a person can consume at a given point in time. The body will absorb nutrients normally, resulting in some weight loss. However, it is not as effective as the gastric bypass.
Gastric bypass is widely known as the best option for long-term weight reduction because it is a strategic combination of food intake restriction and a dynamic component that reduces the absorption of nutrients.
Dr. Sosa has been performing this surgery successfully for years now by bypassing a part of the intestine to restrict the absorption of sugar, thereby prohibiting the patient from sugar consumption. If consumed mistakenly, then the body will react aggressively, causing dumping syndrome. Gastric bypass is successful in causing significant weight loss when compared to sleeve gastrectomy.
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How much weight do I expect to lose?
Weight loss through surgery depends on the following factors:
- The type of procedure performed
- Exercise habits
- Metabolic rate
- Genetics
- Portion sizes eaten before surgery
- Portion sizes and food choices after surgery
Patients who do not follow instructions on food choices and lifestyle changes after surgery won’t achieve the results they want.
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What is a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Also referred to as laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, that involves reshaping of the stomach into a long tube like a banana. This surgery is performed by the renowned Dr. Sosa, who removes a significant part of the stomach. The idea is to restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold, leading to weight loss.
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What is the recovery time after bariatric surgery?
Complete recovery happens only after healing of the incision wounds and restoration of the digestion process. Most patients resume work after a few days of resting at home, but it is advisable to wait for a couple of weeks before consuming desired foods.
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Am I a suitable candidate for bariatric surgery?
In general, bariatric surgery is advised for individuals who meet a certain set of parameters; some of them include patients having a BMI of over 40 and suffering from health-related issues due to obesity, such as high blood pressure or diabetes; others are those who failed to achieve desired body weight reduction results by following conventional weight-loss techniques like strict diets and physical exertion.
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Are these surgeries painful?
Not at all painful, as this surgery is similar to any other one where anesthesia is administered initially to put the patient into deep sleep before starting the procedure.
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Will bariatric surgery give me permanent results?
Yes, provided that the patients follow all dietary recommendations after surgery. Our team of health experts will also suggest some lifestyle changes that patients must strictly follow to experience long-lasting benefits.
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How do and in what way I foot the bill of bariatric surgery?
We have partnered with different health insurance companies dedicated to providing financial assistance to patients. Our patients can avail of various financing options with monthly payments through the following:
- Alphaeon Credit
- CareCredit
- eFinancing Solutions
- Protapay
- United Medical Credit
We also accept all major credit cards.