Ask Our Doctors - Dr. Hitesh Amin - Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss - Appointments at 240-965-4405

Obesity is often linked to diabetes, heart disease and many other conditions. Weight loss surgery may help reduce or eliminate the need to take related medications -- improving overall health and well-being. Watch Dr. Hitesh Amin give an overview of bariatric surgery and weight loss education. He is the medical director of the Bariatric and Weight Loss Center at Doctors Community Hospital in Lanham, Maryland.

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Schedule an Appointment - 240-965-4405

00:34 What is obesity?
1:14 What other conditions can obesity cause?
1:30 What is the next step after being diagnoses with obesity?
2:06 How can Doctors Community Hospital help those diagnosed with obesity?
2:35 What is bariatric or weight loss surgery?
2:52 What are the risks involved with bariatric surgery?
3:30 What are the different types of bariatric surgery?
4:03 How do people become candidates for bariatric surgery?
4:22 What types of tests are needed before having bariatric surgery?
4:59 How long is the bariatric surgery procedure?
5:17 How long does it take to recover after bariatric surgery?
5:32 What is the required diet right after bariatric surgery?
5:57 How much scarring will there be after bariatric surgery?
6:24 What are important steps to remember after surgery?
6:54 Do most insurance plans cover bariatric surgery?
7:10 Are there pre- and post-surgery support programs available?