New York Bariatric Group – Fairfield, CT 06824

Name: New York Bariatric Group – Fairfield, CT
Display name: New York Bariatric Group – Fairfield, CT
Mission: The expert bariatric surgeon team at New York Bariatric Group is here to lead you down the path to weight loss success. Our weight loss surgeons have performed thousands of gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, lap band, and other bariatric procedures. If you are frustrated with a cycle of small weight loss victories followed by disheartening weight gain, let us show you how we can help.

Website: https://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/

Office hours: Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: (800) 633-8446
Address: 140 Sherman St., 3rd Fl., Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, 06824
City: Fairfield
State: Connecticut
Country code: US
Postal code: 06824
Phone: +18006338446
Country: USA
GPS coordinates on map: 41.140299,-73.2595099

Treatments: 
  • Duodenal Switch
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Lap Band
  • Orbera Gastric Balloon
  • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
  • Gastric Balloon
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair
  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
  • Ozempic for Weight Loss
  • Obalon Intragastric Balloon

New York Bariatric Group – Fairfield, CT

RealSelf Info

Profile created: Feb 20, 2017
Profile modified: Nov 3, 2023
Business type: Practice
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Doctors

Shawn Garber, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Name: Shawn Garber, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Statement: My mission at the New York Bariatric Group is dedicated to providing my patients with a compassionate, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary program for treating the disease of morbid obesity.
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1998
Rating: 5.0

Sherard Chiu, MD

Name: Sherard Chiu, MD

Nikhilesh R. Sekhar, MD

Name: Nikhilesh R. Sekhar, MD

Practice’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
What can I do about lap band slip and unable to have it removed? 12 years post op.
Slipped Lap-Band
Mar 2, 2018
If you are have a symptomatic with a slip it is very important to have the band fixed or completely removed,  A slip can lead to severe erosive esophagitis that can lead to Barrett’s esophagus ( a precancerous condition) and also can lead to necrosis and perforation of the stomach if it becomes really bad.  A removal of a slipped Lap-Band should be covered by all insurances in an emergent situation like this.  I would complain to your state insurance department and seek the advice of a qual…
Is it possible to have a sleeve reversed?
Problems after Sleeve Gastrectomy
Mar 2, 2018
If you are having issues keeping food down you should seek the advice of your bariatric surgeon or a second opinion from another bariatric surgeon as soon as possible.  There is no way to reverse a sleeve gastrectomy because the large portion of the stomach was removed.  If you have a stricture or a twist it can sometimes be fixed with endoscopy and a stent or sometimes requires conversion to a sleeve gastrectomy.  It is important for you to seek the advice of a qualified bariatric su…
If I had a successful Nissen fundoplication can I get the Orbera balloon?
Can you have gastric balloon after Nissen fundoplication
Feb 7, 2018
Unfortunately any previous gastric surgery is a complete contraindication for all of the gastric balloons on the market including Orbera, Reshape, and Obalon. You should look into a comprehensive weight loss program or surgery if you qualify. I wish you the best of luck.
I haven’t lost weight since gastric sleeve despite following the plan. What can I do?
Not losing weight after sleeve gastrectomy
Jul 11, 2017
I would get a second opinion from another bariatric surgeon to perform an endoscopy to see if the original sleeve was performed correctly.  If they made your stomach too large this can lead to the poor weight loss.  You should have never even had a sleeve gastrectomy with a BMI of 32. The criteria for sleeve gastrectomy is a BMI of 40 or greater or a BMI fo 35 or greater with at least one medical problem related to obesity.
Conversion from gastric sleeve to bypass??? Is this possible? What are the costs?
Conversion of sleeve gastrectomy to gastric bypass
Jun 10, 2017
Yes, you can convert a sleeve gastrectomy to gastric bypass. Depending on your insurance and BMI, insurance may cover your procedure.  Self pay prices vary throughout the USA.  I suggest you consult with a bariatric surgeon in your area and discuss your options to obtain pricing. I wish you the best of luck on your weight loss journey.

Last updated on 12/27/2023