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Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obesity, Fat Surgery, Morbid Obesity, Body Mass Index |
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We are part of the California Institute of minimally invasive surgery located in Fresno California. We specialize in the surgical treatment of obesity utilizing new and less invasive surgical techniques. Since our inception in 1999, we have helped over 2500 patients toward healthier and happier lives through the surgical treatment of morbid obesity. Because we are a center specializing in the treatment of morbid obesity, most patients can be scheduled for surgery within 30 days of approval.
When you call or contact us, we will ask a few questions to
determine if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery. If you
qualify, you will be sent a booklet and forms to fill out.
Please bring these with you to your first visit. In addition you
will be given information on upcoming seminars. It is mandatory
that you attend our educational seminar, either before your
visit or before your surgery. The purpose of the seminar is to
teach you everything you ever wanted to know about bariatric
surgery and more.
At your first visit, you will meet one of our doctors, who will perform a history and pysical to determine if you are a good candidate for surgery. Certain tests will be ordered according to your own medical needs. After your visit you may be asked to see a psychologist, if this is required by your insurance. Other studies, such as endoscopy or a sleep study may be ordered if indicated. Once all the information is gathered, it will be submitted to your insurance company. Then we wait for approval. Once you are approved, you will be notified by phone of your approval and a surgery date will be set. This takes from 2- 8 weeks depending on your insurance company, sometimes even longer if your company is difficult. After your surgery date is set, a pre-op appointment will be given. At this visit, another brief exam will be performed and you will have more teaching and any questions you have will be answered. Doctor Felix will go over your record and talk to you about your upcoming surgery. Now is the time to ask anything you want. This time is yours, use it well. You will receive a bag with many items that will be important to your recovery. The staff will go over these with you. You will be given important pre-op instructions that you must follow to promote a safe surgery and recovery. Next is your surgery. You will get to the hospital about 2 hours before the surgery start time. Surgery will usually take from 75 to 120 minutes, but you may be in the operating room at least another 30 minutes to put you to sleep and wake you up from anesthesia. Your family will wait in the waiting room and we will contact them as soon as the operation is over. You should be moved to your room about 1 to 2 hours after surgery, but occasionally longer if rooms are not ready. After surgery, you will be started on a liquid diet and remain on this diet for one week. Most patients are in the hospital for under 48 hours after lapaoscopic gastric bypass, although some patients may go home in only one day and others may stay 3-4 days. You will not be discharged home until you are able to drink at least a liter of water per day in addition to your liquid diet. You will be up and about at the hospital as soon as anesthesia wears off. It is important that you do as much walking in the hospital and when you get home. Your post op visit to the office will be scheduled at the pre-op visit and should be about 1 week post-op. You will also be given an appointment with our registered dietition and fitness practioner to help you prepare for your future. You will be followed at regular intervals in our office (1 week, 1 month, 3monts 6 months and yearly). We are sure you will have many questions and we will be happy to answer them. We look forward to helping you on your way toward your new life.
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