Program Overview

Our Success Is measured By Your Success !

Our Program Coordinator is a Lap Band patient of AIBL !
Click Here for her profile.

Bariatric Surgery outcomes are superior when performed in a multi-disciplinary comprehensive program setting. The American Society of Bariatric Surgery, American College of Surgeons and other organizations recommend weight loss surgery to be performed only in a comprehensive program setting.

What makes you successful in your weight loss journey?

• The skill and care of your surgeon
  • You should always meet with your surgeon prior to the surgery in person to discuss your success and potential issues
• The quality of the aftercare program available to you
• Your commitment to yourself

Comprehensive program includes several components. Most of these are based at AIBL and some are based at the hospital programs that work closely with AIBL for seamless integration of healthcare delivery.

At AIBL you are cared for under the umbrella of one of the most comprehensive programs and your aftercare support is our focus. AIBL also features several premium aftercare services. After all, our success is measured by your success!

Key Components of AIBL Bariatric Program

• Skilled, compassionate, and empathetic surgeon.
• Dedicated compassionate and knowledgeable Bariatric Team, with in-depth knowledge of Bariatric Surgery. The program coordinator at AIBL is a Lapband patient of Dr. Ganta, a certified personal trainer and dedicated to our patients. AIBL also features a dietitian, patient advocacy specialist for insurance processing and other support staff.
• Well-trained hospital staff - All departments who have direct and indirect contact with the Bariatric patient.
• "Team" approach: Every member of the team must be dedicated to convey a message of expertise and be able to provide the Bariatric patient the tools and guidance to help them achieve their goals.
• Structured patient education program from initial consultation, to pre-op, post-op education and follow-up.
• Life long commitment to the follow-up of the Bariatric patient.

AIBL thrives to achieve consistency and excellence in all the above components to provide the highest quality patient care. At AIBL our comprehensive program consists of the following.

Surgical Component

• Experienced Surgeon with documented excellent outcomes.
• Surgeon performs own endoscopy and therefore patients have access to care immediately. Surgeon offers bariatric endoscopic procedures and many of them are currently unavailable in Austin.
• Special instrumentation and equipment needed for surgery.
• Staff that are trained and experienced in the care of bariatric patients.

Nutritional Component

• Dietician with bariatric experience based at AIBL office.
• Structured nutritional program before and after the surgery.
• On-going nutritional follow-up after surgery as required.
• Technology to help with your weight loss plateaus.

Exercise Component

• Fitness consultant evaluation at AIBL office.
• Available for advice after the surgery and optional premium services such as personal training.
• Technology to help with your weight loss plateaus.

Psychological Evaluation and Support

• Evaluation before surgery by a designated experienced psychologist.
• Psychological support as needed after the surgery is available.
• Monthly support groups at AIBL office.
• Family education and counseling optional.

Patient Education

• Free educational seminar mandatory.
• Video based education in the office.
• Printed procedure specific information including what to expect and how to deal with it.
• Hospital based pre operative education.
• Confirmation of your understanding by a "Test/ Quiz".
• Direct education by the office staff and the surgeon.

Hospital Bariatric Program

• Hospital based patient education
• Convenient one day scheduling of all pre-operative tests
• Anesthesiologist meeting before the surgery
• Hospital tour if requested
• Monthly support groups
• Bariatric program coordinator support and follow-up

Support Groups

• Structured monthly meetings at AIBL office as well as the hospital.
• Available for patients before the surgery so that they can meet some post-operative patients

Family Support and Counseling

• Family education and support offered routinely.
• Counseling available through AIBL as needed.

Affiliated Specialty Physicians

• AIBL has multiple specialty physician affiliations available for patient referral for timely and efficient service.

Aftercare Program

• A structured post surgery follow-up
• Our aftercare is aimed to prevent nutritional and other complications before they occur
• Availability of emergency appointment times
• Surgeon directed and supervised aftercare management
• Dietician and fitness consultant availability for your phone calls for advice. Optional appointments available as needed.

Weight Loss Plateau Management

• AIBL is committed to achieve excellent results for our patients.
• Technology available at AIBL will allow you to continue with the weight loss journey most effectively for the longest duration possible so that you achieve your goal.

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