There are a variety of surgical options available today for the treatment of obesity.  Before drawing any conclusions on what is best for you, it’s important to understand that all weight loss surgeries are not alike.  Each one carries its own set of risks and benefits.  Additionally, not all weight loss programs are the same.  Dr Balder has developed one South Carolina's premier surgical weight loss centers!  Dr Balder specializes in laparoscopic weight loss surgery and remains an innovator with access to the most minimally invasive weight loss procedures avaliable anywhere in the United States today. 

The information provided at our website will help familiarize you with the types of surgery we currently perform; Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve and Laparoscopic Gastric Banding.  Both of these laparoscopic treatment options are excellent tools for your weight loss success.  Our belief is that by becoming educated on each procedure, you’ll have a better understanding of the surgery and what to expect.  Patients who need more specific information with regard to the procedures that Dr Balder can help you with are encouraged to attend one of his free bariatric weight loss seminars.

The first step to a new and heathier life through weight loss surgery begins with your mandatory attendance at one of our bariatric seminars. Attendance at one of our seminars will provide you with an overview regarding weight loss surgical options, counseling, support and financial options or considerations related to bariatric surgery and your weight loss journey. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or you may reserve your seat at one of our upcoming seminars by completing our  on-line seminar seating request form.  We look forward to meeting you and providing you with the personalized care you deserve!  Unfortunately due to the insurance climate, we do not accept medicare without secondary insurance (this does not include medicaid)  or any medicaid insurance beginning January 1, 2010 for VNUS.  We will not be accepting medicare/medicaid for Bariatrics; we will continue to care for our current patient population.  Please click here to read the Medicare/Medicaid requirements that Carolina Center for Medical Excellence is ahering to regarding Medically Managed Weight Loss as of January 19, 2010.

*Our program does have a weight restriction.  If your weight exceeds 450 pounds, you will not qualify to have surgery performed at our program. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Donald Balder
Advanced Surgical Associates