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Although exercise is critical to a patient’s health over time, weight loss is more related to actual dietary adjustments. However, as can be expected, exercising plus the dietary adjustment will produce even greater results. Patients typically lose weight quickly after bariatric surgery but should not wait to start exercising. Post-surgery, patients report feeling excited to

Patient Advocates

Our Patient Advocate team is knowledgeable, experienced, and ready to join you on your weight loss journey. Many of our Patient Advocates have been with the practice for over 16 years. From financing to insurance to arranging travel plans, our Patient Advocates take care of it all. All it takes is one call or visit

Traveling Patients

Patients travel from all over the United States for bariatric surgery performed by our team. To assist our long-distance patients, we offer a travel concierge to assist with travel accommodations and guide patients through the entire experience. Our clinic and hospitals are both conveniently located within 10 miles of the Louis-Armstrong International Airport. Typically, traveling

Why Diets Don’t Work

Almost everyone has fallen victim to the unkept promises of a new fad diet (Keto, Atkins, Paleo, etc.). Unfortunately for those struggling with obesity, diets are a short-term solution to a life-long problem. Patients may lose 20, 30, or even 50 pounds while dieting; however, the weight will steadily creep back over time. So, why
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