You have tried every diet and every weight loss program. You have wasted thousands of dollars and years of your life trying to lose weight. Now is the time to lose the weight for good! Weight loss surgery has been perfected and proven. It is incredibly safe and effective. It's time to lose the weight as well as the diabetes, high blood pressure and joint pain.
It is time to see the experienced and compassionate surgeons at Alabama Weight Loss Surgery. Dr. Miles and Dr. Schmitt are Alabama's leading bariatric surgeons. They have performed over 4,000 weight loss surgeries on patients from Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and across Alabama. Patients from around the world have sought their expertise.
It is time to see the experienced and compassionate surgeons at Alabama Weight Loss Surgery. Dr. Miles and Dr. Schmitt are Alabama's leading bariatric surgeons. They have performed over 4,000 weight loss surgeries on patients from Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and across Alabama. Patients from around the world have sought their expertise.
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Sleeve gastrectomy has an important advantage over the other operations in that a portion of the stomach is permanently removed. This portion is the area of the stomach that produces the hormones of hunger. Patients report significantly less hunger after sleeve gastrectomy. It is a wonderful feeling to lose weight without hunger.
In this procedure, a hollow band made of special material is placed around the stomach near its upper end, creating a small pouch and a narrow passage into the larger remainder of the stomach. The band is then inflated with a salt solution. It can be tightened or loosened over time to change the size of the passage by increasing or decreasing the amount of salt solution.
While there is nothing better than weight loss surgery to help a person lose significant weight and keep it off, we know that some patients will suffer weight regain. Most of the time this is because the patient is making poor food choices. Weight loss surgery is a tool, not a miracle. Of course you will have to make reasonable food choices for the rest of your life to maintain your success.
Alabama Weight Loss Surgery now offers the safe, effective, FDA-approved Orbera intragastric balloon! We all deserve some help losing weight. You've seen the amazing success our patients have had after weight-loss surgery, but you don't qualify with your low BMI, and now they are smaller than you! You need some help like they had!
Dr. Lee Schmitt is a Leeds, Alabama native and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Alabama. He received his M.D. Degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his Internship and Residency training in General Surgery at UAB. He has been a St. Vincent's East surgeon since 1995.
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Corey Peters
Jan 04, 2022
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I inquired with this company at the beginning of the year. I never had my consultation. The woman that answered the phone was very short & rude. Now today, 8 MONTHS later. I get a phone call from a DEBT collector for $255 from this office!!! What????? I called the office & they informed me I talked to Dr.miles on the phone. Which I certainly did NOT!
They then said they would check the phone recordings from that day. Shortly after…she says they will remove it.
What I want to know if how & why??? This is on my credit and why did I never know about this????
& I was actually thinking about going
They then said they would check the phone recordings from that day. Shortly after…she says they will remove it.
What I want to know if how & why??? This is on my credit and why did I never know about this????
& I was actually thinking about going
Charles Fish
Dec 25, 2021
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This is actually from Charles’s wife. My name is Patricia. My surgery was on October 14, 2021. My surgeon was Dr. Miles. I was very pleased with everything. Dr. Miles and his team are very professional and encouraging. I’m thankful that I was told about Alabama Weight Loss Surgery. This was my first surgery ever and they all made me feel at complete peace. I can’t thank them enough for giving me this tool.
Belinda Traylor
Dec 23, 2021
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Dr. Schmitt as well as his NP, nurses, nutritionist and complete office staff are the most professional, knowledgeable and kindest staff ever! Dr. Schmitt has given me a tool to be successful with my weight loss. I had my surgery September 8, 2021 and I’ve already lost 67 pounds abs more than 52 inches! If you are thinking about this surgery AWLS is the place you need to reach out to sooner than later!!
Kia W.-M.
Dec 03, 2021
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My surgery was a complete success and recovery is going well too. Dr. Miles, NP, and Front office staff were awesome. He did an amazing job explaining surgery and postoperative treatment. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
There's one person in the office they could benefit tremendously from a few customer service and etiquette classes. Especially since she is the first point of contact when calling in. ⭐⭐
I highly recommend this office for all of your Weightloss Surgery needs.
There's one person in the office they could benefit tremendously from a few customer service and etiquette classes. Especially since she is the first point of contact when calling in. ⭐⭐
I highly recommend this office for all of your Weightloss Surgery needs.
Kelssie Staggs
Dec 02, 2021
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Dr. Schmitt did my VSG surgery 6 months ago and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! I traveled 5.5 hours out of state to go to Alabama Weight Loss because my insurance doesn’t cover any type of weight loss surgery, and because AWS offers some pretty amazing options for their self pay patients I took the leap. 6 months and I’m already at my goal weight and maintaining, over 100 lbs gone!! If you’re thinking about surgery and looking for not only a wonderful surgeon but also a wonderful staff then this is your place!
Kj White
Nov 16, 2021
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The scheduler/ receptionist Felicia was very rude this morning. She kept cutting me off very harshly when I attempted to re-schedule a consult visit. Her customer service is horrible, and she should not be allowed to speak with patients driving numerous miles and paying the type of money patients are spending, to be treated so rudely. Completely turned me away from even wanting to drive, although I'm sure the doctors are great. Be mindful who is working on your frontline, detouring prospective patients.
Ucanloseittoo
Oct 20, 2021
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Kimberly Simmons
Sep 26, 2021
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I had to make this post after reading the negative post. Dr Miles is not a scam! …..he may not have the best bed side manners. But he is a darn good doctor and does all that he can for his patient. His staff is awesome as well. They go above and beyond to help you with payment options to achieve your desires. I had surgery in 2003 and would yes him again if need be. Yes he is better than Mexico Doctor. Dr Miles enjoy horticulture experiences and may be homegrown but do underestimate his specialty expertise.
Heather McLeod
Jun 13, 2021
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Today AWLS decided to make a post on FB in regards to a woman who tragically passed away during weight loss surgery in Mexico. You specifically stated you were better than any Mexican doctor or facility in Mexico and after I commented that I knew several people who've had weight loss surgery in Mexico and had a better experience than I had at your office you deleted the post and deleted me. I had surgery with your office and was constantly cancelled on for my follow up appointments (at least 4 times) to which I just didn't attempt to make another appointment. I had severe bruising of my throat
