Myur Srinivasan Srikanth, MD. F.A.C.S. Center of Excellence, American Society for Bariatric Surgery - Full Approval (since Dec 2005) Center For Weight Loss Surgery 34509 Ninth Ave S Suite 103 Federal Way, WA 98003 Tel 253-815-7774 Fax 253-815-7708 Toll Free 877-815-7774 http://www.centerforweightlosssurgery.com/ Performed over2,300 bariatric surgeries, over 1,600 laparoscopic bariatric surgeries Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap-BAND) Laparoscopic Proximal Roux-en-y gastric bypass Laparoscopic Medial Roux-en-y gastric bypass with jejunal interposition Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch Laparoscopic Revisions - Adjustable Gastric Band to Duodenal Switch, medial gastric bypass using jejunal interposition technique and proximal gastric bypass. Laparoscopic repositioning/replacement of Lap-Band. Open Medial Gastric bypass, duodenal switch and Revisions Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (Tummy-tuck) after massive weight loss, Cholecystectomy HEAVIEST: 703 pound man, HIGHEST BMI: 81.63, 515 pound lady YOUNGEST: 13 year-old-girl, Lap-BAND OLDEST: 71 YR FIRSTS: To implant the Lap-BAND device after FDA approval in the Northwest (WA, ID, MO, AK) Aug 2001. Reported the best three year percent excess weight loss result (72%) with the Lap-BAND device in the US- Obes Surg 13 (2): 275-280, Apr 2003. To perform the Laparoscopic Medial/Distal Roux-en-y Gastric bypass using the jejunal interposition technique -presented at the International Federation for Obesity Surgery (IFSO) meeting, Sydney, Australia, Sep 2006. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Developed a comprehensive laparoscopic bariatric surgery service at St Francis Hospital, Federal Way, WA and was instrumental in establishing a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE). Instrumental in developing a bariatric surgical team (perioperative services, anesthesia, nursing, pharmacy, radiology, bariatric surgery support services, psychologists) to establish critical pathways focused on streamlining surgical patient care from initial contact to long-term follow-up and support. Brought together Hospital administration, Chief Financial Officer, Marketing Director and the Vice-President for Quality Control to develop a simple affordable package for patients who did not have insurance coverage to pay for their surgeries. Developed and refined novel techniques to decrease technical complications after Lap-Band and Laparoscopic and open Roux-en-Y bypass. Developed treatment algorithms for managing nutritional deficiencies in non-compliant patients after malabsorptive operations. These were presented at major national and international meetings. Education: Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: Clinical mini-fellowship, Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. Bariatric Surgery: Clinical Preceptorship, Univ of Tennessee Hospital, Memphis, TN Abdominal Organ Transplantation: (Liver, Kidney, & Pancreas) Clinical Fellowship, Univ of Washington, Seattle, WA General Surgery: Residency, Los Angeles County, Univ Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA Pediatric Surgery: Research Fellowship, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Univ of Southern California, CA Certifications: American Board of Surgery (Feb1997), Recertified (Dec 2006) Center of Excellence, American Society for Bariatric Surgery (Nov 2005) Organizations: American Board of Surgery, Diplomat American College of Surgeons, Fellow American Society for Bariatric Surgery Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons Society of Graduate Surgeons of the LAC/USC Medical Center

Meet Some of Dr. Srikanth's Patients

Procedure: Adjustable Gastric Band (LAP-BAND)
Surgeon: Myur Srikanth, MD
Date of surgery: January, 2005
Height: 5’ 6”
Weight before surgery: 243 lbs.
Total weight loss: 106 lbs

Why she did it: Mary had severe joint pain, heartburn, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. She had tried many diets, only to gain back more weight each time.

Her biggest post-procedure challenge: “My biggest challenge has been overcoming the compulsion to eat. The LAP-BAND restricts the amount of food I can eat and helps me to eat less.”

How life has changed: “I’m no longer ashamed of the way I look. I'm proud, have more self-confidence and my overall health has improved dramatically.” Mary says she's also more physically active now. She exercises daily, walks, recently hiked up Mount Si and is looking forward to wearing her new swim suite in Hawaii this year.

Advice for others considering surgery: “Just do it.”

Tessa

Procedure: Adjustable Gastric Band
Surgeon: Myur Srikanth, MD
Date of surgery: July 2005
Height: 5’ 8”
Weight before surgery: 303 lbs.
Total weight loss: 123 lbs

Why she did it: "My weight scared me. I was starting to have health problems and was afraid of my future being obese. I wanted to be healthier and more active for my daughter. I was sad and depressed because of my health and it effected my family life."

Her biggest post-procedure challenge: "It may sound strange but I was not used to receiving compliments about my weight and my appearance and did not know how to respond. Also, it has been difficult to stay away from carbs and it is something I still have to concentrate on every day."

How life has changed: "My life is so much better now and I am happy again! My family life is much better because I am happy with myself and much more active. My husband is very proud of me which helps tremendously."

Advice for others considering surgery: "Research, research, research! Make sure you know everything there is to know. I researched for 1 1/2 years before I decided to go ahead with my surgery. The surgery requires life long changes to be successful so be sure you are willing to commit to it. This is no quick fix and even though I paid for the surgery myself (not covered by insurance) it is still the best decision I ever made. Remember - you ARE worth it!"

Vicki

Procedure: Adjustable Gastric Band
Surgeon: Myur Srikanth, MD
Date of surgery: January 2003
Height: 5’ 4”
Weight before surgery: 240 lbs.
Total weight loss: 107 lbs

Why she did it: "Before surgery, I was not active. I did not exercise (I couldn’t) - even walking upstairs was a problem and I had constant knee and back pain. I didn’t feel attractive and didn't date. I had even had gallstones from the weight gain."

Her biggest post-procedure challenge: "I had previously dieted, lost weight and always gained it back. I lost weight on Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Phen Fen, to name a few. I used liquid diets, soup diets, so many diets, I can’t remember them all. While each was effective in the short-term, I always gained the weight back. I knew the weight was affecting my health and that I needed to make a drastic change to improve my future."

How life has changed: "I am dating and have found the love of my life. I was promoted at work and even participated in a live internal television panel. I truly enjoy my life now."

Advice for others considering surgery: "Research, research, research! Make sure you are comfortable with your decision, whether to have the surgery or not. If you choose surgery, make sure you are selecting the right surgery for you. Make sure you are aware of the short-term and long-term effects. And, if you select surgery, the most important thing is to make sure you have your support system in place prior to the surgery."

Edna

Procedure: Proximal Gastric Bypass - Laporoscopic
Surgeon: Myur Srikanth, MD
Date of surgery: April 2005
Height: 5’ 4”
Weight before surgery: 275 lbs.
Total weight loss: 130 lbs

Why she did it: "My health and my life were miserable I was hypertensive (high blood pressure) and would be short of breath after walking a brief distance. My ankles were always swollen. It was hard to travel on an airplane – I required a seat belt extender. My father had a quad heart bypass and was diagnosed with diabetes. My grandfather died of a heart attack. I did not want to go down that path."

Her biggest post-procedure challenge: "I was a choc-o-holic. I ate big bags of peanut M&M’s and called them my power pills. But I have learned that life does go on without chocolate."

How life has changed: "I can walk down the street with my head held high and know people are not laughing at me. I am so much healthier - I can walk and not have shortness of breath. People treat you much differently – they are more willing to help you and they are nicer to you. I get to shop in the petites section of stores and have a much better selection of clothes. I am NOT afraid to wear a bathing suit and lay on the beach."

Advice for others considering surgery: "Talk to different people that have had the surgery. Different people have had different experiences. Get as much information as you can. Read, surf the web. Also get your family involved. Have them come to the seminars with you so they understand what is going on and what is going to happen."
 

Latzy

Procedure: Proximal Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Surgeon: Myur Srikanth, MD
Date of surgery: August, 2004
Height: 5’ 4”
Weight before surgery: 315 lbs.
Total weight loss: 165 lbs

Why she did it: "My health was getting worse – I had sleep apnea, asthma, hypertension, diabetes and severe back pain. I had weight loss surgery so I could live my life without restrictions."

Her biggest post-procedure challenge: "My biggest challenge has been learning to socialize around food and I have had to become a creative baker, learning how to make things sugar free."

How life has changed: "I feel so free now. I no longer have to worry about fitting into chairs, booths or airplane seatbelts. I can run, ride bikes and hike with my family. I enjoy shopping for cute clothes now as well!"

Advice for others considering surgery: "Make sure your surgeon has performed a lot of bariatric surgeries. Remember, weight loss surgery is a tool and not a magical cure. You have to be committed to improving your health."

Dan

Procedure: Duodenal Switch
Surgeon: Myur Srikanth, MD
Date of surgery: April, 2004
Height: 5’10”
Weight before surgery: 397
Total weight loss: 229 lbs.

Why he did it: “My obesity was causing several health and quality of life concerns, such as sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes and others. Most of these issues have been cured or improved by my successful weight loss.”

His biggest post-procedure challenge: “My biggest challenge has been learning what I can and cannot comfortably eat, and how much. With time, I have found I can enjoy most of the foods I have always enjoyed, however, in smaller proportions."

How life has changed: “I now have increased energy, the ability to perform basic home improvement jobs without becoming tired and I enjoy being more active.”

Advice for others considering surgery: “Talk to as many people as you can. Learn the pros and cons and risks so you and your surgeon can pick the best procedure for your successful weight loss and quality of life.”

Wendy

Procedure: Proximal Gastric Bypass
Surgeon: Myur Srikanth, MD
Date of surgery: June, 2003
Height: 5’ 2”
Weight before surgery: 287
Total weight loss: 140 lbs

Why she did it: Wendy started having health problems including chronic asthma. She wanted to be there for her son to see him grow up, so she decided to make some drastic changes in her lifestyle.

Her biggest post-procedure challenge: Wendy was conditioned to eating larger quantities of food and says the biggest change for her was learning that it was ok not to eat so much; that she can still get nourished on smaller quantities of food when the right food choices are made.

How life has changed: Wendy is much more active now. She enjoys a more social life including dancing, walking and riding bikes with her son.

Advice for others considering surgery: “Go for it and prepare yourself for a major life change both emotionally and physically. It’s a journey.”