Obesity Surgery in Arlington, VA, at ALAGSA.

Obesity Surgery Arlington, VA

Obesity surgery can save lives. Many people may view this procedure as an easy way to lose weight but it is far from that. Many Bariatric surgeons will not operate if patients have not seriously attempted diet and exercise. Individuals who are morbidly obese may suffer from a number of debilitating and possibly fatal conditions. At ALAGSA of Arlington, VA, doctors like Hazem Elariny can help you make an informed decision about the need for Obesity surgery. If you decide that it is right for you, Dr. Hazem Elariny and a team of highly skilled surgeons will operate.

Obesity can trigger a large number of health issues in individuals like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis. It can be measured by determining ones BMI or body mass index, a widely used tool to estimate percentage of body fat. Many different obesity surgeries have the same goal - shrinking the size of the stomach in order to decrease a patient%u2019s appetite. Gastric bypass surgery is another form of surgery that actually decreases the size of the stomach and then channels the food past the fist and second portion of the small intestine in order to decrease the absorption rate of food. Dr. Hazem will further outline all your options and help you determine the surgical procedure best for you.

Dr. Hazem Elariny makes these seemingly complex procedures simple. He has performed obesity surgery thousands of times, and has the experience necessary to perform a safe and effective surgery. Dr. Elariny is a board certified surgeon and is a member of 13 different surgical societies. He has published over 20 research and medical articles about his work. He was the first surgeon to perform Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass for morbid obesity in the greater Washington, DC Metropolitan, Northern Virginia, and Southern Maryland Areas.

If you are obese or morbidly obese you may suffer from the following conditions:

-Cardiovascular Disease
-Menstrual Disorders
-Infertility
-Fatty liver disease
-Chronic renal failure
-Stokes, headaches or carpal tunnel syndrome

You will know you are in good hands from the moment you walk in ALAGSA. Dr. Hazem Elariny and a highly skilled team of surgeons routinely perform complex surgeries with great success. If you are living in Arlington, VA call Dr. Elariny today to schedule your first consultation and learn more about obesity surgery.