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Obesity is a dangerous health condition that is characterized by excess body weight leading to serious health issues such as sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, and type 2 diabetes. There are times when individuals are unable to lose weight through exercise or dieting. Under such conditions, doctors may recommend surgery to maintain excellent health.
Dr. Sosa is known in Memphis, Tennessee, as a trusted weight loss surgeon practicing in Miami who has won the immense trust of his patients with over 20,000 successful surgeries. His primary focus is on performing gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgeries to assist patients who have previously failed to lose weight using other methods. Patients travel all the way from Memphis, Tennessee, to Miami to get rid of their excess weight through weight loss surgery under the expert and careful guidance of Dr. Sosa, who will diagnose and give recommendations for both surgical and non-surgical options.
Are you looking forward to losing extra weight? Don’t worry! Simply schedule a consultation with Dr. Sosa, who will present the best options based on your health. Furthermore, the care you receive will continue even after surgery to ensure that you maintain your reduced weight, leading to a healthier life.
For more information, get in touch with us at (305) 558-0411 now or fill out the form on our website to make an appointment.
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Center of Excellence
Dr. Sosa is considered a Center of Excellence surgeon. A bariatric surgical center achieves this prestigious accreditation following a very 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 a renowned, experienced, and highly skilled surgeon with a 99.9% success rate in performing weight loss surgeries. He specializes in the following modern methods, listed below:
Sleeve to Conversion Bypass
It is a complicated surgery that involves significant changes in the digestive system’s current arrangement. The process is recommended for individuals who failed to achieve results after a gastric sleeve surgery. Patients might experience a significant change in their appetite because the process will force them to eat less and control their weight better.
Gastric Sleeve
This surgery is also referred to by various other names, such as Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, or VSG. Dr. Sosa performs this surgery, which involves removing a large part of the stomach (about 80%) to leave a long, thin-shaped organ similar to a sleeve (hence the name). It makes it easier and faster to move food from the stomach to the small intestine.
Gastric Bypass
The surgery is done to help patients lose weight by altering the normal mechanisms of the body. As a result, the patient is unable to consume food and absorb enough calories. The final result is losing weight and maintaining the ideal body weight in the long run.
Surgery Benefits
The combination of bariatric surgery and a comprehensive nutrition plan is the most effective way for you or someone you love to shed your excess body weight long term and enjoy good health. There are many benefits to having bariatric surgery, including:
- Long term weight loss
- Increased energy
- Decreased need for medication
- improved sleep
- reducing cancer risk
- Improved quality of life
- Looking great in photos
- Improved self-esteem
- Be comfortable in public
- Boost of confidence
FAQs
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What types of bariatric procedures does Dr. Sosa typically perform?
At his clinic, Dr. Sosa specializes in the following procedures as part of bariatric surgery:
- Gastric sleeve
- Gastric bypass
- Sleeve conversion to bypass
- Lap band conversion to bypass
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How much body weight am I supposed to lose through this surgery?
That depends on the following factors:
- Exercise
- Type of procedure
- Body Metabolism
- Genetics
- Food Portions taken before and after Surgery
The doctor strictly advises patients to follow the dietary and lifestyle changes.
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How much time does it take to recover completely after bariatric surgery?
The patient needs to wait for their stitches to heal and normalize their digestion process. After taking a break at home, most patients can resume work. Doctors usually advise their patients to wait at least a few weeks before eating the recommended foods.
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Is bariatric surgery for me?
Well, Bariatric surgery is generally recommended for individuals with:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) over 40.
- Health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes.
- Failed to achieve results with regular weight loss methods and following a strict dietary regime.
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Is this surgery painful?
No. This surgery is not painful at all as the patient is anesthetized, which means the patient is put to deep sleep before proceeding with the surgery by making tiny cuts in the body.
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How do I pay for this bariatric procedure?
We aim to make the weight loss journey easy for patients by partnering with trusted health insurance companies that are known for providing much-needed financial support. Additionally, we do give a monthly payment option in equal installments to help patients pay conveniently.
Note: We accept all major credit cards.