Before and After See the Difference
“Before my surgery I was almost 260lbs and suffered with GERD, PCOS, and Sleep Apnea having to use oxygen whenever I slept. I was miserable. I am now able to do things that I couldn’t before like tie my shoes and enjoy my time with my husband and kids. I am always asked if I would have the surgery again and my answer is always, in a heartbeat!” *results may vary
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We Are One of the Nation’s FIRST Bariatric Centers of Excellence, & the FIRST in Northern Nevada
At Western Bariatric Institute, your journey will include much more than just weight loss surgery. Our surgeons have performed over 4,000 minimally invasive weight loss procedures and there is always a bariatric surgeon on-call.
As one of the nation’s first Bariatric Centers of Excellence, and the first in Northern Nevada, you can be confident you are receiving education, support and care from one of the most comprehensive programs in the country. WBI’s staff boasts nationally recognized clinicians, including the region’s only Doctor of Nursing Practice, specializing in bariatric care.
Your care will also extend well beyond surgery, with an exclusive support group network and continuing online education though our news feed.
“For years I tried every diet possible with no success. It hasn’t been an easy road, but I am thankful to have gone through the process and come out the other side a healthier woman. But most of all, I now love the girl staring back at me in the mirror. I am 110lbs lighter and I couldn’t be happier!” *results may vary
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Types of Weight Loss Surgery
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Balloon Weight Loss Surgery
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While there are many positive reasons patients choose to go with the nonsurgical weight loss solution such as a Gastric Balloon, there are risks and drawbacks as well. The gastric balloon procedure (or, “endoscopic intragastric balloon”) leaves 1 to 3 inflated silicon balloons in the stomach for 6 months, making less room for food. The gastric balloon procedure is performed […]
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We’ve had a few patients come in and ask us what we thought about weight loss surgery in Mexico. There are many bariatric patients that we see that have tried just about everything to lose weight. They’ve been to doctors, tried the diets, exercised, went through the various weight loss program pills, tried weight loss […]
Weight Loss Surgery in Mexico – Western Bariatric Institute
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There are 7 types of weight loss surgery (also called “bariatric surgery”) available, including*: Gastric Sleeve – feel less hungry & full sooner while eating Gastric Bypass – feel full sooner while eating & absorb fewer minerals Duodenal Switch – feel less hungry & full sooner while eating, absorb fewer calories and minerals LAP-BAND® – feel full sooner while […]
Types of Weight Loss Surgery – Western Bariatric Institute
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Attention:
Effective 4-16-2018
Western Bariatric Institute and the WBI Health Store will be moving to 75 Pringle Way, Suite 1002, Reno, NV 89502
We look forward to seeing you at our new and improved location.
Best Regards,
WBI Staff
Or, letter of medical necessity. The Letter of Medical Necessity is required by every insurance company prior to obesity surgery. One of the most common bariatric insurance coverage requirements is a Body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 or BMI greater than 35 with comorbidities (diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc.). If you would like to learn more […]
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