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In England, the prevalence of obesity has increased steadily
during the last 50 years
and since the 1980's 23.6% of men and 23.8% of women
are obese (BMI>30kg/m2).
When obesity becomes severe, diet and exercise are not enough to restore good health and longevity.
95 to 99% of those who can loseweight with diet or exercise, simply gain it back. Bariatric surgery, however,
is highly successful in allowing one to lose weight, and restore health, longevity, and enjoyment of life.
Unfortunately, access to surgery in the UK is limited. First you must convince your
General Practitioner that you warrant the surgery. Surgical criteria
exist, and are similar to those in the United States (BMI> 40, or BMI> 35 with a comorbid illness).
Then you must receive funding, and finally you must be able to get in to see the specialist.
Multidisciplinary bariatric teams are not nearly as common in Britain as they are in the U.S.
Funding for the surgery is often a decision made by persons who do not have the
appropriate understanding of obesity, and that it is just as important as any other life saving operation.
Private surgery is an option, but again access and fees are obstacles.
If you are considering surgery, here is some information which may help you obtain
surgery in the United States. Hopefully it will also lead you to choose
Long Island Laparoscopy.
We have partnered with the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
to bring you a range of travel and lodging options at the rock bottom prices usually reserved
only for corporate bigwigs.
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Please call us for more details as we are constantly improving our travel and lodging
partnerships to give you the best deal possible.
Long Island Laparoscopy has considerable leverage in reducing costs both at the
hospital, with doctors fees, and with making travel arrangements. We are unable to
ethically quote costs on the internet, but please contact us to get details.
We are sure we can offer you a relatively affordable option. In addition,
we offer financial advice to make this life changing event possible.
You will likely find that you can get your surgery at our New York centers, do
some sight seeing, and return home with a few souvenirs, all for less than the private
cost of surgery elsewhere.
We have over eight years experience, thousands of cases under our belts, and excellent
results to boast. We have published literature and presented research on bariatric and
laparoscopic surgery at the foremost conferences nationally and
internationally.
We perform open and laparoscopic roux en Y gastric bypass,
Lap Band, and revisional surgery. Our hospitals have longstanding reputations for
excellent healthcare and offer all of the expected multidisciplinary support for the bariatric surgery
patient.
Bariatric surgery is a major operation even though the laparoscopic approach
involves small incisions, quick recovery, and less pain. This type of surgery
also demands diligent follow up to maximize benefit and minimize complications.
For this reason, we hesitate to offer the surgery to those who cannot
commit to frequent follow up trips.
The average patient would need to plan on staying in New York for two weeks.
One would then need to return for visits at 3 months and 9 months.
Surgeons with bariatric knowledge should be available near your home
so that the rare dire emergency can be evaluated in a timely fashion.
We are available to you 24/7 by page for consultation after surgery.
