Surgical Weight Loss
The Surgical Weight Loss Program at St. Vincent’s East has been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. The ASMBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery.
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“Imagine a healthier lifestyle”
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Veronica Patterson, RN
Bariatric Program Coordinator |
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Please note that not all surgeons are members of the Center of Excellence.
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SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
838-6589
More than 10 million Americans are considered morbidly obese, defined as:
- A body mass index of 40 or higher
- A body mass index of 35 or higher, with associated life-threatening problems
- 100 pounds or more over ideal body weight
For the morbidly obese, conventional weight loss methods generally fail to produce permanent weight loss. Weight loss surgery can produce profound, sustained weight loss. The St. Vincent's East Surgical Weight Loss Program, one of the first in the Birmingham area, has performed more than 3000 procedures, both Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass (RGB) and Gastric-Band.
In RGB, the size and shape of the stomach are surgically altered and the surgeon creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach to receive food. A segment of the small intestine is attached to the pouch so that food bypasses the rest of the stomach. Gastric-Band is much less invasive. The St. Vincent's East Surgical Weight Loss Program was the first to offer this procedure in Alabama.
Gastric-Band uses an adjustable silicon ring, placed around the stomach and tightened or loosened to control food capacity and appetite. Patients experience reduced surgical trauma, few complications, less pain, minimal scarring and a shorter recovery time.
In addition to weight loss procedures, the Surgical Weight Loss Program encourages participation in the Surgical Weight Loss Support Group. Those interested in surgical weight loss are required to attend a free seminar.
Parking
All parking is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lots are located outside all hospital entrances. Patients and visitors are cautioned not to park in reserved areas or certain designated areas. Please be sure to lock your car. Please do not leave valuables in your car. If you need assistance to your car, you may call the Security Department at 838-3911.
Payment Arrangements
Hospital arrangements not covered by your insurance, such as deductible and co-pay, are due at pre-registration/registration. Upon discharge, all remaining unpaid charges may be made at the Cashier’s Office located in the Main Atrium. We accept cash, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express and debit cards. You will receive a separate bill from your physician or any consulting physicians. Please ask about how to participate in our Courtesy Discharge program. If you anticipate difficulty in paying your bill, do not have insurance coverage or are interested in help with financing your account through a medical assistance program, please contact our financial counselor located on campus in the registration area. |
