When Michael Feiz, MD., FACS, performs bariatric medicine, his patients have grown accustomed to expecting incredible results. While the world-class surgeon's skills go a long way towards ensuring success, the inherent effectiveness of procedures like gastric sleeve surgery also help in creating exceptional results.

When performing sleeve gastrectomy, Dr. Feiz removes 75-85% of the stomach, before refashioning it into a structure resembling that of a sleeve. While this procedure leads to a stomach that is physically unable to digest a significant quantity of food, it also removes the fundus, a part of the stomach containing the hunger stimulating ghrelin hormone. With the removal of the fundus, a patient's feelings of hunger decrease substantially, leading to an energized, sated feeling – even after eating significantly smaller quantities.

Procedures like sleeve gastrectomy, and the FDA compliant Lap Band procedure offered by Dr. Feiz have been found to aid in combatting conditions like Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressures, among other issues. However, some individuals still hold off on undergoing the treatment due to concern regarding lap band surgery cost. At Dr. Feiz & Associates, we believe your health is priceless, which is why we are always happy to assist patients in finding out what financing options are open to them. In fact, Lap Band surgery and other bariatric options are often covered by insurance due to their medical benefit to so many patients.

If you're ready to embrace a healthy, happy lifestyle, contact Dr. Feiz & Associates today for further information on our many weight loss surgery solutions.