Joshua W. Long Bariatric Surgeon MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, FOMA

Dr. Long and his team just about saved my life. I had lost both my husband and son to cancer and my weight went out of control. I had high blood pressure and was miserable. I'm now within 15 pounds of my goal weight. Better than that, I have my life back. No more high blood pressure and my asthma is under control. I am active, I have energy again, I am happy...each day is now filled with joy and knowing that I can lead the life I want to live. I travel, I date, I go out with friends...there are no longer limitations in my life imposed by being overweight. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

From the moment I walked into the office, Dr Long and his team took amazing care of me. I had a chance encounter with an angel (a manicurist!) who had been a patient. Even though we had just met, she showed me before pictures and spoke so very highly of Dr Long and his team. By the end of the mani/pedi, she had me promising to visit Dr Long for a free consultation. It has changed my life!!! Surgery is only a tool, and Dr Long's team gives you the knowledge and support needed along your entire journey. You get out what you put in, and you need to make the necessary lifestyle changes. I believe everyone can benefit from the classes and Dr Long will help you decide if surgery is beneficial and which type is best for you. The office takes a whole person approach and tailors each program to the individual. They worked together with my insurance company, which covered almost all costs!

After 4 years of Struggling with complications from my LapBand, I was referred to Dr. Long. I knew right away that I was exactly where I needed to be after meeting him. He listened & spent time getting to know me. We decided that taking my band out & doing RNY was best for me. His entire staff was very aggressive in the process of insurance approval, & to my surprise surgery happened SO MUCH FASTER than I thought it would. Trusting in my surgeon & his team sure made Surgery Day much easier! My entire time in the hospital I felt so well taken care of! Dr. Long & Sarah were there EVERY DAY, and a few others from the office even stopped by for a visit! And I can't say enough about the nursing staff...They were all AMAZING!

I'm now a little over a week post op. And I could't be happier with my decision! I can't begin to thank Dr. Long & his staff enough! They have made this process as easy & as pain free as possible! My journey isn't quite over, but I'm a lot closer than I was thanks to their help!

Dr. Long was very concerned about every detail of my weight loss journey. He answered all of my questions in a way that I could understand and he gave me all the right tools to change my lifestyle. Weight loss surgery changed my life. I've lost 120 pounds in 8 months thanks to the caring team at Dr. Long's office!

I attended all the classes necessary for weight loss surgery and then opted not to go through with it. I have lost about 60 pounds with the help of the classes provided by Dr Long's very competent staff. I feel they gave me useful tools to make the lifestyle changes I need for success. I still need to lose about 80 pounds and the changes are not easy but doable. Dr Long is very caring and understanding of the problems we obese patients deal with. I am so happy that his staff has been instrumental in helping me regain my good health. I have a year to rethink my decision where insurance would still cover my surgery. If that happens I would definitely not hesitate to return to Dr Long and his awesome staff.

Couldn't be more pleased with Dr. Long, the staff and the results of my journey. In 4 months have already lost over 50 lbs and am off all medications and feel great!

Dr. Joshua Long, my follow-up doctor, has been wonderful to work with - he listens and answers all my questions (and there have been many) without hesitation. The entire staff at Parker Adventist have been very helpful and informative whenever I need answers for myself. I decided to "take-charge" of my personal health several years ago, having the Roux-en-Y surgery in July of 2012. Since then, I have lost nearly 100 pounds and gone from a size 3XX down to a SMALL. I realize that everyone's results are going to be different, but; I am still amazed whenever I look at myself now and remember where I came from and what the surgery has done to benefit my overall health. I no longer need ANY prescribed medications, and the supplements that I take to help my body utilize the food I eat is minimal in cost compared to the costs of the prescriptions. Dr Long (and his excellent staff) have always been there to answer any questions to help me understand what is happening to my body and what I can do to make this experience be the healthiest for myself.
The support group, which meets monthly, helps get information and answers from others who have found what works for them. All the information that I have garnered from the group has helped me make better decisions for my own well-being. I hope that those who are contemplating surgery (and all their options), will come and chat with others who have already had surgery. I have not heard of any failures - only successes - and what a blessing that is for all involved! Thank you, Dr Long, for your continued interest in what happens to your patients post surgery! That isjust as important as the actual surgical information and follow-ups, your caring has helped many to get over the small obstacles they have encountered on their journey to well-being. And, I thank you for that!

I had the Gastric Sleeve surgery in Aug 2013. From the first time I walked into Dr. Long's office, I felt comfortable. I was treated with a lot of respect, and each staff member I met was kind, compassionate, and informative. Dr. Long is very easy to talk to. He's very knowledgeable in his field, educates each patient appropriately, and follows through with the doctor/patient relationship with genuine interest from prior to surgery to well after surgery. I have never felt rushed in my visits with him or the other staff members. The support from the entire team is incredible! I can't say enough about all of them. Honestly, they each mean the world to me. I KNOW that I was successful with this surgery because of their support and complete interest in my well-being. I view my surgery as one of the best decisions I've made in my life. I've lost about 70 lbs and gained confidence and happiness again! I recommend Dr. Long to everyone who is searching for help in weight loss. I have never known a nicer group of people. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!

As the Bariatric Dietitian for the practice, I couldn't be more honored to work with and serve our wonderful patients!

Hi, I had the Bariatric Sleeve surgery on Oct 1, 2013 , completed by Dr, Joshua W. Long at Parker Advantis Hospital. I just wanted everyone to know about my experience with, "The Bariatric & Metabolic Center" From the Dr, to all of his staff I felt well taken care of before and after my surgery. I'am so happy I was choice to have this surgery with this group of professional. Between their collective knowledge, the years of experience, the care and concern for each of their patients. I just had my 1 year anniversary and check-up. I follow the diet, exercise programs as suggested as best I can. On the date of my surgery i had lost 26lbs already weighting in at 199lbs and several commobilites. I think thats how you spell it. I'am currently weighing in at 120lbs. 1 year an 3 weeks later!!! So from my beginning weight loss to Today I have lost a total of a 105lbs. I an so very grateful to have such a great set of people taking care of me, Thank You All!!!