- Arthritis
- FibromyalgiaI had bariatric surgery (Roux en Y) in August 2017. My highest weight was 285, and today my weight is 139.6. Yay! I’ve lost over 145 lbs. and 5 pants sizes (3X to M). I no longer have diabetes (type 2), acid reflux (GERD), bladder stress incontinence, or sleep apnea. I have less foot and back pain, and my fibromyalgia symptoms are greatly reduced. My depression is so much better on a daily basis, probably because I’m no longer stuck in the bed! My diet is so much healthier, and I’m no longer addicted to sugar. My sincerest thanks to Dr. Michael Williams and his team for performing this life-changing surgery and for giving me the tools to live a more fulfilling life!!! I also thank God for directing me to Dr. Williams and giving me the strength to stick with the program.
- Medical Weight LossIn addition to our own website, there are other resources on the Internet that provide a great deal of information on weight loss surgery and the options available today. Because we are committed to improving the overall health knowledge of our patients, we are providing the following selection of website links you might find useful and informative. We have organized the links into categories in order to provide quick access to the topics of greatest interest to you.
- Nutritional CounselingModern bariatric clinic provides compassionate and professional bariatric and weight loss surgery options with the latest technology. We can perform a variety of different procedures and assist with nutritional counseling, exercise programs, and support groups. These added services help you achieve your weight loss goals in the best way for you.
- Primary Care
- High Cholesterol
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Pregnancy
- Depression
- Diabetes Care
- General SurgeryWe are here to address your general surgery needs and strive to provide excellent care. Here at Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery Institute, we provide a variety of bariatric and general surgery options in the Atlanta area. Learn more about these procedures to see if they might be right for you.
- Minimally Invasive SurgeryDr. Williams received his surgical training at the Brooklyn Hospital Center where he was awarded the laparoscopic resident of the year award and was also awarded a scholarship for achieving the highest score in the resident in-training exam. He continued his training with a minimally invasive surgery fellowship from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. His laparoscopic skills are exemplified by his awards in the laparoscopic skills shoot out competition at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress in 2001 and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons meeting in 2002.
- Hip ReplacementAs with any surgery, there are a few risks you need to be aware of before having the procedure. Less than one in 20 patients will experience major complications from surgery. This makes it less risky than hip replacement or gallbladder surgery. Also consider the risks of not having the surgery. Your doctor would not recommend bariatric surgery if they didn’t think the benefits outweighed the risks.
- Face LiftI had a facelift, eyelid & browlift surgery - $14,000! No question about it, I look 15 years younger from the front and 68 from the rear. My 03-Mar-2008 tightening has not made any change in weight loss.
- Laparoscopic SurgeryYour post surgery physical activity level will likely be determined by the type of procedure you have undergone. Most patients can return to work within 1-3 weeks following laparoscopic surgery, while open surgical procedures may be slightly longer. Exercise can typically resume within six weeks or less after surgery.
- Bariatric SurgeryOne form of malabsorptive bariatric surgery is the biliopancreatic diversion (BPD). It was first developed in Italy by Dr. Scopinaro. It was once a commonly performed procedure but has fallen out of favor among bariatric surgeons because of the high risk of malnutrition.
- Back Pain