Obesity is a serious health issue that leads to many dreadful problems like sleep apnea, high blood pressure, liver disease, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Because these problems can be severe, some people may need surgery like bariatric surgery to lose weight and improve their health. People travel from Shreveport, Louisiana, to Miami for weight loss surgery conducted by Dr. Sosa, who is known for being the best weight loss surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana, with over 20,000 successful surgeries in his record and also curing patients who did attain success with other weight loss methods.
If you are dealing with obesity and want an effective solution, you can schedule a meeting with Dr. Sosa, who will present to you the best treatment options and related benefits given your health situation. This meeting will help you choose the right path for your weight loss journey. After you reach your weight goals, Dr. Sosa and his team will provide postsurgery assistance in helping you to maintain and sustain your newly reduced body weight and live a healthier life from thereon. All in all, the patient will feel healthier and more energetic as a result.
For more information, you can visit our weight loss clinic in Miami, Florida or call us at (305) 558-0411 for a full evaluation and diagnosis today.
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 is highly skilled in weight loss surgery, which works well. He and his team will provide you with personalized advice after the surgery based on your goals and health. He performs the following procedures as part of weight reduction surgery.
Sleeve to Conversion Bypass
Skilled doctors such as Dr. Sosa perform the special surgery known as the bypass. It is ideal for patients who did not lose weight after getting a gastric sleeve. If someone regained weight after the sleeve, the bypass can help by making the body absorb fewer calories. This surgery overhauls the digestive system, eventually helping in faster weight reduction.
Gastric Sleeve
This laparoscopic procedure, also known as a vertical sleeve gastrectomy or gastric sleeve, modifies the stomach’s shape to resemble a tube. Skilled surgeons like Dr. Sosa perform this surgery. The gastric sleeve lets food move quickly from the stomach pouch to the small intestine, resulting in weight loss.
Gastric Bypass
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a type of surgery that totally changes the working of the stomach and small intestine, forcing patients to eat less, thereby absorbing fewer nutrients and calories. This procedure happens to be a great option for losing weight in the long run.
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 Dr. Sosa perform?
Dr. Sosa is good at doing these listed weight loss surgeries at his clinic:
- Gastric sleeve
- Gastric bypass
- Changing sleeve to bypass
- Changing lap band to bypass
These methods are proven to help people lose weight and keep it effective for a long time.
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Differentiate between Bypass and Sleeve?
Sleeve Gastrectomy: Gastric sleeve surgery helps people eat less food by making their stomach smaller. After the surgery, they must eat small portions and choose healthy foods that their body can absorb in order to lose weight. This surgery helps with weight loss, but it is not as effective as gastric bypass surgery.
Gastric Bypass: This method is known as the best option for long-term weight loss. It limits how much one can eat and how much sugar the body absorbs by skipping part of the intestine. If a person eats too much sugar inadvertently or deliberately, then they would end up passing sugar as it is in stools, known as dumping syndrome, which can be uncomfortable. As less sugar is absorbed by the body, this will lead to significant weight loss.
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How much body weight can I expect to lose?
The excess body flab one is expected to loss through this surgery depends on:
- The type of surgery
- Your genes
- How much you exercise
- What and how much you eat before and after surgery
- Your metabolism
To lose the most weight, patients need to stick to the recommended food and lifestyle changes after surgery, failing which they might not lose the extra weight.
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What is a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy?
Weight loss surgery, which is also called gastric sleeve surgery, changes the shape of your stomach. The doctor will make your stomach into a long tube that looks like a banana and take out the extra parts of the stomach. Then they will sew the stomach back together.
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How long to recover after bariatric surgery?
Complete recovery means that your incision wounds are healed well and your digestion system is working properly. Most people can go back to work after resting at home for a few days. We recommend waiting a couple of weeks before eating some types of food.
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Am I a suitable candidate for bariatric surgery?
Before suggesting weight loss surgery, we have a thorough meeting with patients. We usually recommend this surgery only for people who fit certain guidelines. Good candidates are those who have a BMI of over 40 and have health problems linked to obesity like high blood pressure or diabetes. Also, people who have not been able to lose weight even after trying hard with diets and exercise are suitable for this surgery.
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Is this surgery painful?
The procedure does not hurt much because it is like any other surgery. First, the patient will be given general anesthesia to sleep deeply, and then the doctor will make small cuts in the body to do the surgery.
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Is bariatric surgery permanent?
Yes, this procedure is permanent. We suggest that patients stick to lifestyle changes and follow all the eating plans given by the doctor. This is important for keeping the weight off in the long run.
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How can I foot the bill for the bariatric procedure?
We operate with many health insurance companies that provide good financial help. We have a payment plan that allows you to pay monthly and various financing options. You can pay using these methods:
- CareCredit
- Alphaeon Credit
- Protapay
- eFinancing Solutions
- United Medical Credit Moreover, we also accept credit cards.