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After 7,000 procedures, the Obesity Control Center, the world leader in weight loss surgery, takes very seriously its responsibility to the medical community, its patients and their families.
Because every patient is different—as well as their history and unique needs—we offer several of the leading gastric surgeries in our hospital. Each of these proven procedures has its unique features and benefits and you should carefully consider all before making a decision. Our experienced staff and expert surgeons are also available to discuss your specific situation in confidence.
The Obesity Control Center is the world leader in gastric band (lap band) surgeries and its surgeons have performed more procedures of this type than anyone else in the world. Our surgeons not only are among the most qualified in the world, they also serve as instructing doctors having trained many of the leading American surgeons in this field.
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Gastric sleeve surgery (also known as gastrectomy) is a weight loss procedure that purposely restricts the amount of food that you can eat because you feel full more quickly. Our advanced Obesity Control Center surgeons utilize the double-buttress technique that prevents leaks, pouch enlargement and failure and at a very affordable price.
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The surgeons and physicians at OCC are among the leading authorities on the gastric bypass procedure having performed this surgery over a significant number of years. It is often recommended for the morbidly obese and with our exclusive Dual Long Limb (DLL) procedure, it is also curing diabetes in a qualified group of patients.
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Nearly 15 years ago, Obesity Control Center pioneered a technique that has come to be known as the gastric balloon. Today it continues to be one of the world’s premier weight loss procedures and an important non-surgical option available today. Let us discuss this procedure with you and determine the best weight loss option for your situation.
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The Obesity Control Center surgeons specialize in life-changing surgical procedures that allow patients to experience a true cure for Type 2 diabetes. These metabolic bariatric procedures offer patients the opportunity to live a life free from the disease and insulin therapy. We are world leaders in this field.
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Where many doctors shied away from treating obese teens, OCC stepped into the gap and we are now a world leader in weight loss surgeries for adolescents. These include gastric lap band/REALIZE bands, bypass and sleeve procedures. One of our patients, as well as our hospital, was recently featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
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Failed surgeries can create health risks for those who expected dramatic weight loss as a result of their procedures. Regardless of where patients had their surgeries performed, we can permanently restore them and bring relief. In fact, the OCC has become the leader in providing affordable solutions that create life-long solutions.
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Video: Surgery Options Overview