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Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight Management recognizes that the choice to have bariatric surgery is only the first step in a life-long commitment to change yourself, your choices and even your mind. Support groups can help. Embarking on a weight loss journey alone is almost impossible — and unnecessary. We want you to succeed, and […]

We understand that there is a lot of information to consider before embarking on on your weight loss surgery journey. We’ve put together some of the most frequently asked questions we’re asked prior to surgery. What are some of the usual tests before surgery? We always do certain tests: a complete blood count (CBC), urinalysis, […]

“I could have made no better investment in myself than my bariatric surgery.  It is one of the best decisions I have ever made and I have never looked back,” said Christine Price, Longstreet Clinic gastric sleeve patient. Whether paying out of pocket or through an insurance provider, bariatric surgery is a big decision.  However, […]

Candidates for weight loss surgery a Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight Management must meet certain criteria before a surgery date can be set. Here are some common requirements in order to qualify for weight loss surgery. No prior gastric bypass weight loss surgery. Patients who have had previous weight loss surgery must contact the clinical […]

Weight loss in the morbidly obese, especially after the first 25 to 30 pounds, often results in dramatic improvement and even elimination of several severe health conditions. The immediate change in diet and the quick weight loss after gastric bypass makes it an especially powerful tool against these debilitating health conditions. With such improvement, weight […]

Defining morbid obesity falls to measuring your body’s mass through a calculation using your weight and height. The resulting number is your Body Mass Index (BMI) and reflects what is too little, normal and too much for your height. To be defined as morbidly obese, someone needs to be 100 pounds over their ideal body […]

All surgical procedures have risks, and they are real. The risk of complications following this surgery is similar to the risks following any major surgery on your digestive tract. Morbidly obese patients face added risks because of their body size. The complications of gastric sleeve surgery are much less severe than those of intestinal bypass […]

Every type of bariatric surgery carries its own advantages and possible disadvantages. That’s why it’s important to discuss your weight loss options with your doctor to determine which solution is right for you. Advantages of Gastric Sleeve Surgery The smaller stomach still functions normally, so you can tolerate most foods, just in small amounts Can […]

After gastric bypass surgery, your body will force you to change many eating habits for the rest of your life. In the beginning, the small stomach pouch will only hold a few ounces of food at a time. You will initially follow a prescribed, progressive liquid and soft foods diet. By 6 to 8 weeks after surgery, […]

The RNY both restricts food intake and interferes with absorption, resulting in more consistent weight loss. But because of the complexity, gastric bypass contains a higher risk of complications or side effects. Complications The complications of gastric bypass surgery are much less severe than those of intestinal bypass surgeries and are usually easily handled by a competent […]