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Discover CityViewNC.com's fresh updated look! | 49 Village Surgical began performing bariatric surgeries in 2002, said James Classen, M.D. Carter was its second laparoscopic patient. Since then, Classen said, the practice has performed about 3,000 bariatric surgeries. "Our results are good," he said. Other Cape Fear Valley practices also perform bariatric surgery, including Ferncreek General Surgery. Ijeoma Ejeh, M.D., a physician at that practice, did a year-long fellowship in Atlanta focused on bariatric surgery and advanced laparoscopy. Like any of these surgeons, Ejeh does many types of surgery but says she finds bariatric surgery the most fascinating. "You have somebody who is limited by their medical illness that was either brought on or exacerbated by their weight and they can't do something as simple as tying their shoes," she said. at can all change for the better aer the surgery. "e first thing some of them tell me is, 'Look! I can cross my legs!'" Ejeh said. "'Look! I can tie my shoes!' en it's, 'I don't have to be on my diabetes medicine.' 'I don't have to take my blood pressure medication anymore.' I think that's great." ere are several types of bariatric surgery. A decade ago, many patients chose "lap-band" surgery to address their weight issues. In this laparoscopic procedure, an adjustable band was placed around the stomach to restrict the amount of food the patient could consume, thus lowering caloric intake. As recently as 2011, lap-band procedures accounted for more than 35 percent of bariatric surgeries, according to ASMBS. Opposite: Rebecca Morris, James Classen, M.D., and Donna Carter W e Treat Your Pet Like Part Of Our Fa m ily! OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8am-1pm and 4:30-6:30pm Saturday: 9:00-11:00am & 3:00-5:00pm Sunday: 9:00-10:00am & 3:00-5:00pm MILITARY FAMILY OWNED SPA SERVICES: Grooming Shampoo Nail Trim Brush Outs Desheds ROOM TYPES: Indoor Rooms w/ private patios Jr. Suites Luxury Suites Kitty Condos FIND US On Facebook F a y e t t e v i l l e P e t R e s o r t With reasonable, inclusive pricing and care that's second to none! • Luxury Pet Boarding • On-Site Management Staff • 910-426-3400 | www.fayettevillepetresort.com 2102 Strickland Bridge Rd. | Fayetteville, NC 28304