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Procedures Offered by Surgical Specialists

• Allergan AP LAP-BAND®
• Ethicon REALIZE Band®
• Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
• Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y)
• Hernia Surgery
• Gallbladder Surgery

Obesity Related Questions

• What Is Obesity
• What Is Morbid Obesity?
• Causes of Morbid Obesity
• Health Threat of Morbid Obesity
• Obesity-Related Health Conditions
• Am I Morbidly Obese?
• Frequently Asked Questions About Morbid Obesity
• Options for Treatment
• How Surgery Reduces Weight
• The Gastrointestinal Tract

Patient Testimonals

Financial Counseling

Education Information

Meet the Physicians of Surgical Specialists

• George R. Merriman II, M.D.
• Nancy Pipkin, M.D.

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• Insurance Coverage
• Emergencies
• Office Hours
• Appointments
• Medical Records
• Test Results
• Weight Loss Surgery Procedures
• Weight Loss Surgery Options
• Insurance Options
• How Effective Is Surgery?
• Risks and Complications of Bariatric Surgery
• Where to Begin
• Choosing Surgery
• The Importance of Support
• Preparation for Surgery
• The Hospital Stay
• Life After Surgery