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YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE
Say Goodbye to:
Sleep Apnea
Hypertension
Heart Disease
Acid Reflux Disease
Type 2 Diabetes
High Cholesterol
LONG ISLAND’s MOST TRUSTED bariatric SURGEON
Meet Dr. Buchin
Another amazing success story from our LI Obesity Surgery family! Maylin shares her incredible journey with us
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THE EXPERT BARIATRIC TEAM AT LI OBESITY SURGERY
WILL TAKE YOU DOWN THE PATH TO WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS.
Bariatric surgery is a safe, long-lasting, effective weight loss solution.
lONG ISLAND’S PREEMINENT BARIATRIC SURGEON
Dr. David Buchin, founder of LI Obesity Surgery and Director of Bariatric Surgery at Huntington Hospital, is a board-certified general surgeon that focuses on helping patients lose weight and live healthier
and happier lives. With 20 years of surgical and laparoscopic experience, and as a leader in his field, Dr. Buchin is the surgeon that patients trust for safe, long-lasting, effective weight loss solutions. Dr. Buchin is the first surgeon on Long Island to perform the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and the only MBSAQIP verified surgeon at Huntington Hospital.
BARIATRIC SURGERY PROCEDURES
Gastric Bypass
The gold standard of bariatric surgery, the stomach is divided to leave a small pouch causing you to feel full quickly.
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Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve is designed to help you to feel fuller by removing a portion of your stomach, eliminating your desire to eat as much or as often.
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Revision Surgery
Revision surgery is a procedure that follows a previous weight loss surgery that did not lead to the desired results.
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Gastric Band
Popularly known as the lap band, it involves a hollow band placed around the stomach, acting as a belt, restricting how much you can eat.
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Gastric Pacemaker
A device that electrically stimulates the nerves and muscles of the stomach to promote normal gastric movement.
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General Surgery
Traditional procedures such as hernia repair, appendectomy and acid reflux surgery are done laparoscopically, reducing hospital stay and recovery time.
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CONTACT US NOW FOR A NEW PATIENT CONSULTATION
The journey to having a healthier and happier life starts now.
The bariatric surgeons at LI Obesity Surgery have performed thousands of bariatric procedures including vertical gastrectomies, gastric bypass, revision surgeries and lap bands, leon bet. Our surgeries are performed laparoscopically, resulting in minimal post-surgical pain, reduced recovery times and smaller scars.
WILL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY COVER BARIATRIC SURGERY?
Most insurance policies will cover bariatric surgery, but their statuses do change often. LI Obesity Surgery has insurance experts who will help you navigate through the process. For questions about insurance, please contact us and we will be happy to go over your options.
How WILL Bariatric Surgery Help YOU?
While cosmetic benefits appear to be the reasons for undergoing bariatric surgery,
the health benefits are far more significant, and may be life-saving.
Bariatric surgery reduces the risk of various ailments and eliminates several diseases such as:
- Hypertension
- Type 2 diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
- Sleep apnea
- Acid reflux disease
- Asthma
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Osteoarthritis
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"I did my surgery on January 6, 2020 weighing 362 pounds. Today I'm happy to report that so far I've lost over 130 pounds and still going down. This is the best decision I've ever made. I'm loving me, NO MORE SHOPPING IN THE BIG AND TALL SECTION FOR ME, lol.Dr. Buchin truly changed my life and I cannot thank him enough."
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"The transformation I've experienced since my surgery has been unreal. I was the guy who wouldn't get off the couch and now i do Tough Mudders.I knew getting surgery was the right decision because what i was doing wasnt working.There isn't anything I can’t do these days, and it’s all thanks to my weight loss and LI Obesity Surgery."
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"I was heavy for as long as I could remember.I finally took the leap and got gastric sleeve surgery. I am almost 2 years post op and am still losing weight.Dr. Buchin and his staff are absolutely life changing!"
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"Dr. Buchin, Erin, Patti and the entire team are awesome. I am very impressed with the professionalism and support of the office staff over this past year. Dr. Buchin performs an amazing gastric sleeve procedure! I know many patient who had this procedure with other surgeons and none of them compare to Dr. Buchin’s patients! Results, results, results is all I see at his support groups. The team is truly supportive and walk you through the entire process. One year post op and I wouldn’t change anything. Best decision I’ve made for my health."
We are always available to answer you questions. You should also discuss your concerns directly with your surgeon at LI Obesity Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions >
How much does weight loss surgery cost? Will my insurance company cover my surgery?
Most insurance policies will cover bariatric surgery, but their statuses do change often. Navigating insurance can be a confusing process, but LI Obesity Surgery has insurance experts who will help you through the process. For questions about insurance, please contact us and we will be happy to go over your options.
How much weight will I lose after bariatric surgery?
There are many factors that affect how much weight a patient can lose. Typical weight loss for the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass procedures is 75% excess weight loss in one year.
What other conditions will weight loss surgery / bariatric surgery cure?
In addition to being a solution to fighting obesity, bariatric surgery reduces the risk of various ailments and eliminates several diseases including:
Hypertension Type 2 diabetes
High cholesterol Heart disease
Sleep apnea Acid reflux disease
Asthma Stroke
Cancer Osteoarthritis
Is weight loss surgery / bariatric surgery safe?
Yes, absolutely. The potential risks associated with surgery are far less than the risk of remaining obese. It is very important to choose a bariatric surgeon that is a leader in the field and experienced in handling complications that can arise during obesity surgery. At LI Obesity Surgery, our surgeons meet this essential criteria.
Will I lose weight right after bariatric surgery?
Absolutely, but patients need to be aware that it is a process, and may take up to a year to experience the weight loss discussed with your expert surgeon at LI Obesity Surgery.