Why Choose Bariatric Services at Southern Regional
Southern Regional's Bariatric Center Is Here for You
Working with our dedicated team gives you a great advantage in your weight loss journey. Our committed team of physicians and clinicians will help guide you through the entire weight loss surgery process-from completing insurance forms before surgery to creating your personalized nutritional plan.
Our dedicated team of experts understands this is a life-changing decision. And they know how to help you and your loved ones every step of the way.
State-of-the-art Technology
We offer the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System, which is an adjustable gastric band designed to help severely obese individuals achieve sustained, long-term weight loss.
The LAP-BAND® induces weight loss by reducing the stomach capacity and restricting the amount of food that can be consumed at one time. The system is very different from gastric bypass because it does not require stomach cutting, stapling or intestinal re-routing.
LAP-BAND® is a much less invasive surgery. The band can be placed around the top portion of the stomach laparoscopically, using "keyhole" surgery. This offers the advantages of reduced pain, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker recovery.
Convenience and Care
At Southern Regional's Bariatric Center, all of the services that weight loss surgery patients need are under one roof to make every step of the process as convenient as possible.
Our 360 Degrees of Care model means that you get personalized care. Each patient is assigned a care coordinator who walks them through every step in the surgery process, from pre-assessment to post-operative care.
From your initial health evaluation to the day you reach your weight loss goal, we will be here for you. Before surgery, we will help you with insurance paperwork and financial options, as well as provide support groups where patients share their experiences and help each other reach their goals.
After surgery, our support groups and one-on-one nutritional counseling help to make sure that every patient has the support he or she needs to maintain a healthy lifestyle. And a big dose of encouragement is always available.
For more information, please call (770) 897-SLIM.