Lap-Band Surgery
At the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta, P.C., Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery) is an option for patients 100 pounds or more overweight, or whose body mass index (BMI) is 40 or above, due to the greatly increased risk of health problems associated with severe obesity. Surgery may also be indicated for patients with a BMI of 35-39 with an established associated health problem.
Obesity surgery is an alternative to medical management which may include diets, drug therapy, behavior modification or exercise programs. Outcome depends on the patient’s cooperation and determination in following instructions and assuring success of the procedure.
We perform the following procedures:
I had practiced traditional open General and Thoracic Surgery for a decade before it became possible to operate with a video camera and small incisions. After viewing my first laparoscopic (lap) gallbladder surgery in 1989, I became convinced this was the biggest innovation in medicine since the development of Penicillin.
This revolutionary technique had the potential to greatly reduce the pain and prolonged recovery required with traditional operations. In 1994 I made the commitment to specialize and limit my practice to Advanced Videoscopic Surgery. This web site outlines that commitment.
Depending on your insurance, it may be necessary to first examine you in the office before your insurance company will consider a request for Weight Loss Surgery.
The challenge of dealing with the lifelong and significant changes which can occur with surgical treatment of obesity can best be addressed in a warm and supportive atmosphere by a group of similar people sharing their experience. Dr. James K. Champion has many satisfied clients across North America. For a list of references, please request more information or come to his Online Chats!
Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta has the most thorough patient care center in the state of Georgia, and the entire USA.
Success Stories
Diana
“My name is Dianna Mogelgaard, and Dr. Champion performed a RNY on me 1/15/2003. I am now officially over the 2.5 year mark, and I'm feeling great. I've lost 98% of the weight he expected me to loose and have maintained that loss for more than 1 year. My starting weight was 300 and my current weight is 137.”
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Dr. Champion has been featured on both CNN and Discovery Health
Dr Champion and his weight loss surgery practice, Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta PC, has been recognized as an "ASBS Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery"
Why Should Patients Want a Center of Excellence For Their Surgery?
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How do I start the process?
Step 1 - Fill out our request form, click here
Step 2 - Get your Patient Packet.
Step 3 - Return your completed packet.
Step 4 - Schedule your appointment.
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