- Why Choose Luminis Health for Revisional Weight Loss Surgery?We walk you through your options, explaining the risks and benefits, and why we recommend one approach over another. If we think you would improve with nonsurgical options, we ensure you get the treatment you need. We'll give you all the details, so you'll know what to expect before, during and after surgery.Luminis Health is a leader in life-changing weight loss surgery. Our patients' safety is our number one priority. We work as a team to choose the option with the lowest risk and the best overall outcome for each individual patient.After your revisional surgery, we monitor your recovery closely during the first year and beyond. We help you adjust your diet and reintroduce activities to ensure your success.Our team stays up to date on the latest advances and evidence in bariatric surgery and recovery. We're always looking for new, minimally invasive techniques to get our patients back in the game earlier.In fact, we're the only health organization in Maryland to offer one-anastomosis gastric bypass. Also called OAGB, it's a new form of surgery that can mean better outcomes to the roux-en-y surgery for some patients.TreatmentConditions/Services/Treatments PageWeight loss surgery is supposed to give you a new lease on life. It's supposed to mean enjoying being active with loved ones and feeling good in your body again.In a small number of patients, however, a single weight loss surgery doesn't turn out as expected. That doesn't mean that weight loss surgery won't work. It just means there have been some unexpected bumps on your road to health.Our bariatric surgeons at Luminis Health are experts in revisional weight loss surgery. They correct problems with a previous weight loss surgery with a tailored approach.What Happens in Revisional Bariatric Surgery?We tailor each revisional bariatric surgery to your concerns. The surgeon may need to remove a faulty lap band or another device, for example. Or, the team may need to redo a gastric bypass using a more advanced technique, for example.0
- Weight LossGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThis may be the year you make changes in your life. Losing weight and keeping it off isn’t easy, no matter how hard you try. If you’re considering weight loss surgery, chances are you’ve tried changing your diet and exercise routines many times without seeing lasting results. In fact, if you have a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 35, the chances of reaching a normal body weight for a lasting period of time is less than one percent, according to research by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Weight loss surgery could be the answer. If you’ve been wondering if you might be a candidate, we’re here to help you sort through some important considerations. You can start by finding answers to these questions: Do you meet the medical guidelines? Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, isn’t the right choice for everyone trying to lose weight. In fact, the National Institutes of Health has developed guidelines to help you decide. It’s worth looking into if: You have a BMI of 40 or more (you can calculate your BMI here). You have a BMI of at least 35 and a related health problem such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or sleep apnea. You have a BMI of at least 35, and type 2 diabetes that’s difficult to control. Do you know the benefits and risks? Surgical weight loss changes how your digestive system works, reducing the amount of food your stomach can hold and calories your body can absorb. It also affects how some hormones work, which assists in weight loss. You should work with a multi-disciplinary team to choose the type of surgery that fits your needs, such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy or a new option called SADI-S (single anastomosis duodenal-ileal bypass with sleeve), which combines the restrictive power of a sleeve gastrectomy with the malabsorptive power of the gastric bypass. The results can be life changing. Weight loss surgery helps people lose as much as 77% of their excess weight 12 months later. It also helps people live longer healthier lives and can prevent or improve more than 40 obesity-related health issues, including: Heart disease High blood pressure Joint pain Sleep problems Type 2 diabetes Obesity related cancers What’s more, many people who’ve had weight loss surgery say they feel more energized, can move around more easily, and enjoy a better quality of life. For most people, these benefits far exceed the risks. But before signing up, you should talk to a surgeon to make sure you fully understand your risks. Are you ready to commit to a long-term change? It’s important to remember that the life-long benefits of surgery come along with a long-term commitment. You will need to meet program requirements, including nutrition classes, to be approved for your procedure. A bariatric optimization program, which includes physical therapy and nutritional guidance, can help. After your surgery, you will have to follow specific plans to best utilize the changes in your body and optimize for success. You’ll also need to carefully stick to a nutrition plan and attend follow-up appointments to keep your progress on track. Have you researched the specifics? Some insurance plans cover the costs of weight loss surgery, including Medicare and some Medicaid programs. As part of this coverage, be prepared with certain records to show why you need the procedure. Your medical team will help you understand your options for paying for your surgery and tell you about other information you need to know ahead of time. Some healthcare systems offer educational sessions, such as the free weight loss seminar hosted by Luminis Health, to help you get the process started and understand these details before you move forward. Luminis Health is hosting virtual seminars throughout January and February. Have you considered all you have to gain? If you’re interested in weight loss surgery, it’s worth taking the next step. Remember, it’s not about what you have to lose, it’s what you could gain with a strong team by your side: better health, a more active lifestyle and greater self-confidence. If you’re ready to take the next step, please call (443) 481-6699 or click here to sign up for a free webinar. Authors Dr. Alejandro Gandsas, Dr. Courtney Doyle, and Dr. Jilian Nicholas are bariatric surgeons at Luminis Health.0
- Weight LossGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAAMC offers two weight loss surgery procedures — sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. Both have been shown to be highly effective in combination with a long-term program of exercise, proper nutrition and medical support. Each procedure is minimally invasive and creates a small stomach pouch, helping patients feel fuller sooner and stay full longer. As less food is eaten, the body stops storing excess calories and starts using its fat supply for energy. Patients are able to digest food in a normal manner after recovery. “Bariatric surgery gives you an advantage in addition to diet and exercise, and is the only proven long-term weight loss solution,” says AAMC bariatric surgeon Courtney Doyle, MD. “By changing the anatomy, we help patients curb appetite and limit portions. These changes may also alter the body’s hormones, which can help to suppress appetite.” Return to Beating the Odds: Weight Loss Surgery Helps Man Keep the Weight Off. Save Contributor Courtney Doyle, MD, is a bariatric surgeon with AAMC.0
- Giving, News & Press Releases, Women's Health, PediatricsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogFor patients and supporters of AAMC, there are many ways to give back. Here is a roundup of some current charitable programs. Honor your child with the Kids Who Care campaign Kids Who Care gives families an opportunity to celebrate the beautiful children in their lives and support AAMC’s vision of providing comprehensive 24/7 care to children in our community. Your child can be recognized on an icon on this special wall outside the Anne Arundel Medical Center Pediatrics Department. When you donate to AAMC’s Pediatric Department wall of honor, your child becomes part of a legacy for future generations, and your gift has a tremendous and direct impact on the care of thousands of our youngest patients and their families.Will your child be a fish, a sailboat or a bird on our Kids Who Care wall? Call the AAMC Foundation at 443-481-4747 to reserve your location. Denim & Diamonds Bash The inaugural Denim & Diamonds Bash held April 25, 2015, was a huge success! Thank you to the more than 760 people who joined Denim & Diamonds Chairs Claudia and Randy Boldyga for a night of fun, food and dancing under the stars. Thanks to our committee members, generous sponsors and supporters, as well as an expansive silent auction, the Bash raised $595,000 to support the Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Clatanoff Pavilion renovation, which will impact more than 25,000 women, children and families who rely on AAMC to provide high-quality healthcare. Thanks to Denim & Diamonds Bash Chairs Claudia and Randy Boldyga, president and CEO of RxNT.0
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