{"id":595,"date":"2013-05-16T18:55:45","date_gmt":"2013-05-16T18:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/?p=595"},"modified":"2013-05-16T18:55:45","modified_gmt":"2013-05-16T18:55:45","slug":"seven-tips-to-find-the-right-weight-loss-surgery-doctor-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njbariatriccenter.com\/seven-tips-to-find-the-right-weight-loss-surgery-doctor-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Tips to find the Right Weight Loss Surgery Doctor for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you decide to have weight loss surgery \u2013 whether it\u2019s Gastric Bypass, Gastric Band (LAP-BAND\u00ae or REALIZE\u00ae) or Gastric Sleeve \u2013 you will not be going on your journey alone. Your bariatric surgeon will take the trip right along with you.<\/p>\n

When it comes to choosing the right surgeon, it is important to choose someone who has the right combination of training, experience, compassion and commitment to ensure you get the best care possible.\u00a0Be sure that the person you choose is an experienced surgeon, with a multi-disciplinary team. Whomever you choose to do your surgery, remember that that person should be able to provide you with more than just the immediate needs before and during surgery but also for the long haul to coach and motivate you after surgery. Here are the key qualifications you should look for when choosing a bariatric practice. Use them as a guide to help narrow your search for a doctor and ask about them before you make your first appointment.<\/p>\n

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  1. The surgeons should be fellowship-trained and board certified.
    \n<\/strong>To start, one of the first things you should look for is a fellowship-trained, board certified surgeon. Fellowship-trained means in addition to the required five years spent in a general surgery residency gaining surgical experience, your surgeon chose to train an additional year focusing on enhancing his\/her laparoscopic general and bariatric surgery skills.\u00a0Board certified means that your surgeon has passed a post-residency certification written and oral exam about all aspects of surgery given by the American College of Surgeons (Meet the NJBC team<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  2. The practice is a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence<\/strong>.
    \nAs you\u2019ll see when you start a search for a surgeon, there are lots of certifications.\u00a0In addition to fellowship-trained and board certification, the next one you need to pay particular attention to is the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Center of Excellence certification.\u00a0The ASMBS is a professional society for bariatric surgeons.\u00a0They\u2019ve determine\u00a0\u2014 that is experts in bariatric surgery, not insurance companies or other organizations\u00a0\u2014 a strict set of criteria based on their experience for both surgeons and hospitals to meet to earn a Center of Excellence designation.While Center of Excellence certification doesn\u2019t guarantee that a surgeon is the right one for you, it does help ensure that the surgeon has the right level of experience. This includes performing a minimum\u00a0of 125 procedures a year and that the facilities are designed specifically for bariatric patients including proper furniture, surgical instruments and multidisciplinary specialists.\u00a0It also ensures that the surgeon and hospital are set up for long-term care and support, which is key for weight loss success. (    Read more about NJBC's Center of Excellence status.<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  3. Doctor discusses benefits and<\/em> risks<\/strong>
    \nEveryone talks about the benefits of weight loss and the improvements you'll see to your health, but if your surgeon isn\u2019t also upfront about the risks of surgery you need to ask yourself why?\u00a0Bariatric surgery is serious surgery, and each procedure\u00a0\u2014 Gastric Bypass, Gastric Band (LAP-BAND\u00ae and REALIZE\u00ae) and Gastric Sleeve \u2014 just like any other surgery, comes with risks.\u00a0Each patient needs to understand the risks and then weigh the benefits vs. the risks before determining if surgery is right for them.\u00a0If you aren\u2019t clear on the risks or your surgeon doesn\u2019t mention them, don\u2019t be shy.\u00a0Ask your surgeon to explain them to you so you can make an informed decision.\u00a0 (Read about the     Risks of Surgery<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  4. The practice supports a multi-disciplinary team<\/strong>
    \nMake sure the surgeon you choose has the right support players in place to ensure success.\u00a0Success after weight loss surgery includes not only an experienced surgeon, but also a team of nutritionists, psychologists and exercise specialists who will help you navigate life, food and fitness before and after surgery to help you maximize weight loss.\u00a0Working with a multi-disciplinary team, with a support system in place for both before and after surgery, signals that your surgeon is committed to your long-term success. (    Visit our Support page<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  5. Better than average complication and mortality rates<\/strong>.
    \nEven in the hands of the best, most experienced surgeons, complications and in some cases mortality does occur.\u00a0It\u2019s important to know the national averages: Gastric bypass has a mortality rate of 1 in 200; gastric sleeve's mortality rate is 3 in 1,000; and gastric band's rate is 1 in 1,000.\u00a0You want to find a surgeon who\u2019s either under or on par with the national averages. An experienced and skilled surgeons with a better than average rates will post this information on their website or talk about it in their seminar.\u00a0If this information isn\u2019t readily available or the surgeon is reluctant to talk about it, you need to ask yourself why and if this person is the right one for you.<\/li>\n
  6. The surgeon is a member of ASMBS<\/strong>
    \nMembership in ASMBS, the bariatric professional society, shows a commitment to the craft\u00a0\u2014 a commitment to keeping up-to-date on the latest techniques and research.\u00a0A surgeon who keeps up with the latest studies, research and techniques is the kind of surgeon you want.<\/li>\n
  7. The doctor gives straight-forward answers to the tough questions<\/strong>
    \nIf you\u2019re like most patients I see (and you probably are if you\u2019re reading this article!), you\u2019ve done a lot of research to help you determine which surgery \u2014 Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, or Gastric Band (LAP Band or REALIZE\u00ae) \u2014 is right for you.\u00a0A natural outcome of all that research is often a lot of questions. Be sure your surgeon answers all questions, but particularly the tougher ones like risks, complications and mortality in a straight-forward manner.\u00a0Now is not time to have someone beat around the bush, you want a surgeon who\u2019s upfront with you on all aspects of the surgery.\u00a0This doesn\u2019t mean I\u2019m encouraging you to play \"stump the surgeon\" nor does it mean that every once in a while you\u2019ll have a question for your surgeon that is really better answered by one of his team members, and he\u2019ll point you in their direction.\u00a0It simply means look for someone who will be upfront and truthful about the procedure and the long-term commitment you\u2019ll be making to lose weight and get healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You\u2019ve made sure the certifications are there, spoken to your surgeon and asked the tough questions, now it\u2019s time to go with your gut.\u00a0Has the surgeon earned your trust?\u00a0Do you feel he or she will offer you the best level of care?\u00a0Will they be in it for the long-term cheering your successes and encouraging you through the tough times?\u00a0If after talking to your prospective surgeon and the answer to those questions is \"yes,\" then you\u2019ve found the right surgeon for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    When you decide to have weight loss surgery \u2013 whether it\u2019s Gastric Bypass, Gastric Band (LAP-BAND\u00ae or REALIZE\u00ae) or Gastric Sleeve \u2013 you will not be going on your journey alone. Your bariatric surgeon will take the trip right along with you. 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