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Surgical Weight Loss Program

SURGICALWeight Loss Program

The Surgical Weight Loss Program at Clinch Valley Medical Center helps people transform their lives and become healthy.

Many people have tried diets, exercise and weight loss programs and still find themselves unable to get control over their weight. The search for a solution that will help you lose weight and regain your health can be long and frustrating, but it is an important journey because it reinforces your commitment to change your life for the better.

At Clinch Valley Medical Center we are here to offer support and, if you and your doctor determine surgery is the right path for you, a range of surgical procedures that mean health and success are within your reach.

Every interaction you have with us will be focused on helping you become as healthy as you can be. Our entire team is committed to supporting you on your journey to permanent weight loss and a happier, healthier lifestyle.

Has obesity created problems for you or a loved one?

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Clinch Valley Medical Center Surgical Weight Loss Program

Clinch Valley Medical Center Campus

6719 Gov. GC Peery Highway

Suite 3600

Richlands, VA 24641

276-596-6764

Office HoursMonday through Friday

8:30 am to 5:00 pm

By appointment

SURGICALWeight Loss Program

Are You a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?

Generally, patients who are good candidates for the Surgical Weight Loss Program are those who:• Haveabodymassindex(BMI)of40orgreater,

oraBMIof35orgreaterwithco-morbiditiessuchas diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, etc.

• Havemadeunsuccessfulattemptstoloseweightand keep it off

• Haveastrongpersonaldesiretoloseweightandimprove health

• Fullyunderstandandarepreparedfortheimportant changes that will result from surgery

• Are400poundsorless

• Areambulatory(capableofwalking/movingwithoutassistance)

ProceduresThere are three procedures we offer patients at the Surgical Weight Loss Program at Clinch Valley Medical Center:

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) The sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure in which two-thirds of the stomach is removed, which provides a decreased appetite and quickly feeling full. The remaining stomach looks like a long tube, hence the name sleeve, which restricts food intake by allowing only a small amount of food to be consumed at one time. Weight loss is achieved by both a reduction in stomach capacity and the production of the hormone ghrelin, which is associated with hunger and appetite. This procedure is also performed laparoscopically, which means less scarring, less pain and a faster healing time. This procedure works by restricting food intake without involving bypass of the intestinal track of a foreign object being placed around the stomach.

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGBP)A small stomach pouch is created which restricts food intake resulting in a sense of fullness following even small meals. Therefore, as gastric bypass implies, food is re-routed past most of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. RYGBP achieves weight loss through both gastric restriction and malabsorption.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB) The LAP-BAND® System is an adjustable silicone band thatisinsertedlaparoscopicallyandplaced(likeabelt)aroundtheupperpartofthestomach.Anaccessport allows the surgeon to adjust the inner surface by adding or removing saline. This creates a new, smaller upper stomach pouch and leaves the larger part of the stomach below. This new upper pouch can only hold a small amount of food, so patients will feel full sooner and are not hungry between meals.

Weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, is a serious surgical procedure and requires an extreme change in lifestyle, eating and nutritional habits. Because of the lifelong commitment, the Surgical Weight Loss Program at Clinch Valley Medical Center requires an in-depth evaluation and screening prior to considering a candidate for weight loss surgery. This evaluation includes a thorough medical history and examination, as well as an evaluation of lifestyle and motivation.

Once you and your doctor have agreed that bariatric surgery is a good choice for you, there are several steps that will occur before surgery is scheduled. Some of these steps include: patient education classes, comprehensive blood testing, cardiology, pulmonary and gastroenterology evaluations (if needed) and appointments with dietitians who will assist you in achieving the mandatory preoperative weight loss.

Most patients have surgery three to six months after their initial inquiry (depending on your specific health problems and your ability to meet preoperative goals). You must meet all criteria prior to receiving a surgery date.

Meet Dr. Ariel RodriguezBoard Certified General Surgeon

Dr. Ariel Rodriguez, our Bariatric Surgical Medical Director, completed his fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery at the University of South Florida, Tampa. He has completed residencies in General Surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA and Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA. During his residency and fellowship, Dr. Rodriguez completed over 300 bariatric surgeries including Lap-Band, Gastric By-Pass and Gastric Sleeve. He also completed complex revisional bariatric cases and spent time doing research in bariatric and metabolic surgery.

• Member of The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

•MemberofTheAmericanCollege of Surgeons

•MemberofTheAmericanMedicalAssociation

•MemberofTheSocietyofAmericanGastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

•AwardedAmerican’sTopSurgeon2013 by the Consumer Research Council of America

BenefitsThe benefits of weight loss surgery may include:

• Significantweightloss

• ImprovementofTypeIIDiabetes

• Lowerbloodpressure

• Lowercholesterol

• Reliefofsleepapnea

• Reliefofacidreflux

• Decreasedjointpain

• Improvedmobility

• Improvedmoodandself-esteem

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