Support groups will be virtual through Microsoft Teams. Please download the app on your smartphone, iPad or tablet or use or on your desktop/laptop. Click on the link to join the support group session you’d like to attend. July 2026 Tuesday July 14 , 2026 In-Person Support Group 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Location: Northwell Mather…
Your surgery may only last a day, but your new lifestyle is for life. That’s why we offer a range of support to help you through every stage of your weight loss journey, starting with our free informational seminars through to our pre-op and post-op support groups. We want to make sure you are totally…
Weight Loss Without Surgery – The Intragastric Balloon Revolutionary weight loss without surgery – no incisions, no stitches, with the non-surgical placement of the FDA approved intragastric balloon. Your Procedure According to Arif Ahmad, MD, Director of the Mather Hospital Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™ (COEMBS™), the procedure involves the insertion of a durable silicone balloon through…
Revisional Bariatric Surgery may be an option for patients who have not achieved their desired results from a previous weight loss surgery. The decision to undergo revision weight loss surgery is a major decision, as it is considered a riskier surgery than first-time weight loss surgery. Since every patient is unique, you will need to…
Gastric Banding is a surgical procedure used to help obese and severely obese patients lose weight by making you feel full faster, so you eat less and lose weight. The procedure involves placing an adjustable silicone band around the upper portion of your stomach to create a small pouch. Patients who undergo Gastric Banding surgery…
Gastric Bypass surgery is used to help obese and severely obese patients permanently lose significant amounts of weight. * The procedure, known as the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, greatly reduces the size of the stomach, thereby reducing food intake. According to the medical journal Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, the mean percentage excess weight loss (%EWL) was…
Sleeve Gastrectomy is a restrictive form of bariatric surgery that is used to help obese and severely obese patients lose weight by reducing the stomach to approximately 15 percent of its original size. Your Procedure According to Arif Ahmad, MD, Director of the Mather Hospital Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™ (COEMBS™), the procedure involves inserting instruments through…
Once it has been determined that weight loss surgery is right for you, the next step is determining which procedure is right for you. Mather Hospital’s Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™ (COEMBS™) perform the latest procedures — including laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Banding and Revisional Bariatric Surgery — in Mather’s state-of-the-art surgical suites that are equipped with the…
You are about to make a decision that will transform your life. You want a weight loss surgery team that understands your journey and can help you reach your goals. The Mather Hospital Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™ features one of New York’s most experienced weight loss surgery teams. We deliver exceptional results and…
What is a Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™? The Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) has established the Center of Excellence program to recognize a partnership between a medical facility and surgeon(s) for their contribution to the betterment of bariatric treatment. Mather Hospital and Dr. Arif Ahmad, MD, FACS, FRCS, together comprise the Center…
