Austin Institute of Bariatrics and Laparoscopy is an institute dedicated to help the obese enter into a new life by offering effective surgical solutions in a comprehensive setting.
All of our patients are cared for with respect and dignity in our comprehensive program.
A multi-disciplinary comprehensive program is proven to improve outcomes in Bariatric Surgery.
At AIBL our comprehensive program consists of the following.
- Surgical component
- Experienced Surgeon with documented excellent outcomes.
- Surgeon performs own endoscopy and therefore easier to manage complications instead of waiting for another specialist.
- Special instrumentation and equipment needed for surgery.
- Staff that are trained and experienced in the care of bariatric patients.
- Specialty physician availability as needed.
- Nutritional component
- Dietician with extensive bariatric experience
- Dietician based in physician’s office
- Availability before and after the surgery with one phone call
- Structured nutritional program before the surgery
- Structured post surgery nutritional program
- On-going nutritional follow-up after surgery
- Technology to help with your weight loss plateaus
- Exercise component
- Exercise physiology consultation
- Exercise component evaluation and follow-up post surgery
- 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
- Support groups
- Family education and counseling
- Patient education
- Free educational seminar mandatory
- Video based education in the office
- Printed procedure specific books
- Pre-operative book of “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
- Monthly meetings
- Available for patients before the surgery so that they can meet some post-op patients
- Family support and counseling
- Family education and support provided routinely
- Counseling available through AIBL as needed
- Affiliated specialty physicians
- AIBL has multiple specialty physician affiliations available for patient referral quickly and efficiently.
- Aftercare program
- A structured post surgery follow-up
- Our aftercare is aimed to prevent nutritional and other complications before they occur
- Availability of appointment times within 24hrs of your call
- Availability of endoscopy within 24hrs if need be.
- You will see the dietician and the surgeon at all your visits.
- Dietician availability for your phone calls for advice.
- Weight Loss Plateau Management
- AIBL is committed to achieve superior results for our patients
- Technology available at AIBL will allow you to continue the weight loss effectively for the longest duration possible so that you achieve your goal.
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