Blossom Bariatrics’ weight loss treatments impress clients globally

Las Vegas is a city known for its glittering lights, star entertainment and incredible dining, as well as one of the wedding capitals of the world. But there is another reason people travel to Las Vegas: it is now one of the top medical destinations.

Obesity is an overwhelming problem, but it is a condition that can be reversed. More people are finding their journey towards better health and more fulfilling lives begins at Blossom Bariatrics in Las Vegas. People travel from all over the US, Canada and internationally to see Thomas Umbach, MD for many reasons. Dr Umbach is passionately devoted to helping them regain a higher quality of life through overcoming obesity and keeping their weight off long-term.

Dr Umbach is a nationally recognised, board-certified and fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon. He’s been recognised as one of the nation’s top bariatric surgeons by Newsweek and Time magazine.

Blossom Bariatrics has been named The New Economy’s Best Healthcare Consultants in 2013 and 2014, and Best Medical Tourism Provider in 2012 and 2013. Dr Umbach was also named one of the best Weight Loss Management Physicians for 2011, 2012 and 2013 by the US Commerce Association.

“Bariatrics has always been my passion,” says Dr Umbach. “My practice is 100 percent devoted to helping obese clients achieve healthier lifestyles. It brings me great pleasure to see my clients shed their excess weight and enjoy the simple pleasures of life again – playing with their children or grandchildren, riding a roller coaster for the first time or dating.”

Dr Umbach offers his clients something they cannot get anywhere else: his personal cell phone number and an offer to call him anytime, day
or night

In addition to his experience, skill and surgical expertise, Dr Umbach offers his clients something they cannot get anywhere else: his personal cell phone number and an offer to call him anytime, day or night.

“I want my clients to be able to reach me 24/7 with any questions or concerns they have before surgery and for as long after surgery as they feel they need me,” Dr Umbach says. “Most of them are amazed when I hand them my cell phone number and even more amazed when I answer their calls and treat them as friends.”

Case study
Keith Doerksen of Morden, Manitoba, says he has lost about 150 pounds since he underwent vertical sleeve gastrectomy in January 2011. Doerksen reached out to Blossom Bariatrics after being rejected for a provincial pilot programme. He says his life has been transformed since he underwent a weight-loss surgical procedure that he paid for himself. Doerksen struggled with his weight since elementary school and tried many ways to shed the pounds. He weighed about 360 pounds before the surgery.

The weekend-long procedure reduced Doerksen’s stomach to the size of a banana. The smaller stomach limited the amount of food he could eat by making him feel full sooner. Doerksen was back on his feet within days, and started losing weight with exercise and a healthy diet. He started running and he even entered a relay. “That was amazing. A very proud moment,” he says. “I start running up hills just because. I take stairs to meetings.”

Dr Umbach offers his experience and expertise in gastric banding, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, gastric sleeve resection and revisional surgery. He uses special protocols to achieve exceptional pain control for his clients, which increases their comfort and helps them enjoy their Las Vegas experience even more. Visiting clients can relax and enjoy the warm, friendly atmosphere at Blossom Bariatrics. Dr Umbach and his entire care team take as much time as clients need to feel comfortable.

Patient care
Blossom Bariatrics is dedicated at all levels to care for the bariatric patient. This commitment includes an exclusive centre-of-excellence physician medical director, a Certified Bariatric Nurse coordinator, specialised operating room facilities, exclusive bariatric patient rooms, and a dedicated nursing staff.

Dr Umbach offers every client comprehensive pre- and post-surgical programmes. His pre-surgical programme is aimed at maximising client safety and increasing their chances for excellent surgical results. His post-surgical programmes include nutrition (Blossom Bites) and fitness (Blossom Bodies) counselling, support groups (Blossom Buddies) to help them adjust to life after bariatric surgery and psychological and emotional counselling (Blossom Beauty) to help empower them towards a better quality of life.

Preparation for weight loss surgery involves multiple steps. After the initial informational seminar, patients meet directly with Dr Umbach. At this comprehensive evaluation, each patient receives an individualised list of tasks to complete. Patients then meet with the clinic’s registered dieticians for an hour evaluation. Additional dietary education includes a three-hour class covering the basics of nutrition and successful eating habits.

Many of Dr Umbach’s out-of-state and foreign clients combine their surgical procedures with a fun-filled vacation in Las Vegas. Thanks to the advanced technology and surgical techniques used by Dr Umbach, most procedures do not require lengthy recovery periods. As a result, his bariatric surgery clients – especially those who travel from other states or countries – often celebrate the blossoming of their new lives by enjoying the exciting thrills of Las Vegas after surgery. Clients can experience some of the finest entertainment in the world with lavish performances by Cirque du Soleil, Celine Dion, Britney Spears and other world-class entertainers.

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