WHAT IS BARIATRIC SURGERY?
Also known as "weight loss surgery," Bariatric Surgery is performed for the treatment of obesity in order to significantly reduce a patient's body weight. The two types of surgery Dr. Bilof performs are:
"Gastric Bypass" Performed laparoscopically, this abdominal surgery reduces the amount of food that can be eaten and decreases the absorbtion of calories. This procedure is permanent. The average patient can expect to lose between 70-90 percent of their excess weight.
"Gastric Banding" Performed laparoscopically, this abdominal surgery reduces the amount of food you can intake but does not decrease the absorbtion of calories. This procedure is reversible. The average patient can expect to lose between 40-60 percent of their excess weight.
WHICH SURGERY IS BEST FOR ME?
Depending upon your medical history, weight loss goals, lifestyle and expectations, Dr. Bilof can recommend a treatment plan that is right for you. Dr. Bilof will go over both procedures during your personal consultation as well as answer any questions you may have so that you feel comfortable and knowledgeable about medical weight loss surgery and which option is best for you.
"I am very excited about what I do because of the phenomenal success rate I see in treating my patients. For some time now, I have been extremely concerned about the effects of Type II Diabetes on my patients - it is the leading cause of blindness, limb loss and kidney failure in the country. The satisfaction I receive at seeing people actually get better is incredibly fulfilling."
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-Dr. Michael Bilof
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WHY CHOOSE BARIATRIC SURGERY?
This surgery is not a "quick fix". It represents a commitment to reclaiming your health. Today, more Americans are morbidly obese - meaning 100+ pounds above normal body weight - than ever before. Many people have experienced the ravages of obesity and its related diseases like Type II Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease or have witnessed the suffering of their loved ones.
Dr. Bilof, who is designated as a Center of Excellence Surgeon by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, has performed more than 1000 successful Gastric Bypass and Banding surgeries over the course of his career and has seen a dramatic reduction in his patients' Type II Diabetes, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) and Coronary Artery Disease, as well as the following:
