Named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
East Coast Bariatrics, located at Halifax Health Medical Center - Daytona Beach, Florida campus
is a surgical weight loss program
that focuses on providing a comprehensive support system for each patient. Recently awarded an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, East Coast Bariatrics at Halifax Health has a long track record of favorable outcomes. The ASMBS recognizes surgical programs that demonstrate quality and safety in the care provided. Learn more about this wonderful distinction.
The surgical treatment of patients with severe obesity requires experience, skill, advance technology and understanding. Not only does East Coast Bariatrics offer all of these things but also the ability to provide patients the variety of surgical options.
These options include
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (Lapband®)
- Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG)
You and your surgeon can determine what option is best for you.
Thinking about weight loss surgery? We can help you sign up for a free informational session today.
Learn more about our Bariatric Surgery Program.
Watch a Live Lap-Band Surgery
Watch as Joel Sebastien, MD, FACS, East Coast Bariatrics Medical Director, performs a laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, better known as a Lap-Band surgery, while Harry Black, MD, FACS, answers audience questions.
Dr. Sebastien is board certified and specializes in the surgical treatment of obesity. He has performed more than 400 laparoscopic bariatric operations.
"This surgery is simply used as a tool in the weight loss process for morbidly obese patients," said Dr. Sebastien. "Our team of professionals will help these patients learn how to use this tool, in conjunction with certain lifestyle changes, for long term success."
During a Lap-Band procedure, surgeons use small incisions and long-shafted instruments to implant an inflatable silicone band into the patient's abdomen. The band is fastened around the upper stomach to create a new, tiny stomach pouch that limits and controls the amount of food you eat. It also creates a small outlet that slows the emptying process into the stomach and the intestines. As a result, patients experience an earlier sensation of fullness and are satisfied with smaller amounts of food. In turn, this results in weight loss.
Hear What Our Patients Have to Say
Our patients talk about their experiences, and how bariatric weightloss surgery has changed their lives.
Susan, 63
Webster defines 'metamorphosis' as the series of changes in shape and functions that certain animals go through as they develop. Read Susan's story...
Debra
Living My Life…Healthy! When I brought my third child home, I knew it was time to get myself under control.Read Debra's story...
Holly, 32
Due to my weight, I experienced many negative health issues. I had high blood pressure, pre-diabetes, sleep apnea, PCOS and infertility.Read Holly's story...
Lisa
Mother, Daughter, Teacher, and Fiancé
On April 23, 2008, my life changed.Read Lisa's story...
Cerise
This was the gift I received from Dr. Joel Sebastien. It was the beginning of a new life for me.Read Cerise's story...
Maggie
It has been the best thing I did in my life. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner.Read Maggie's story...
Jill Diehl, 49
East Coast Bariatrics deserves the highest praise, a gold medal for their caring attitude and willingness to take that extra step to help their patients...
Read Jills's Story
Katelyn Looney, 21
I didn't know how exciting and fun life truly could be. All I knew was dieting, shopping in plus sizes, and fighting with the scale...I can't thank you enough for putting faith in me at the young age of 20 to make such a life changing decision...
Read Katelyn's Story
Diane McKenney, 62
Amazing how losing a little weight (125 pounds and counting) can alleviate pain! I am now an ambassador for gastric bypass...
Read Diane's Story
Tracy Mortberg, 51
I can not begin to tell you how much this surgery has impacted my life...I can move more freely, I can breathe more freely...
Read Tracy's Story
Winifred Norris, 48
The surgery helped me with the weight problem and my self esteem. I am still losing weight after 17 months. I love the compliments from others...
Read Winifred's Story
Jessica Opfer, 36
I can do so much more than I used to. I'm a lot more active and actually want to get out and do things now instead of feeling obligated to do things like before...
Read Jessica's Story
Tami Salyerds
Tami Salyerds was in her own words, "in pretty bad shape." She had uncontrolled diabetes that was starting to affect her kidneys, high blood pressure, asthma, and joint pain. "Everything I had tried on my own had failed and my health was rapidly getting worse...
Read Tami's Story
Cheryl Wright, 50
I cannot express my gratitude enough for your expertise as a surgeon. I have had no complications whatsoever...and my laparoscopic scars are totally healed...
