The Office staff and Drs are very helpful The Weight Loss Institute of AZ has had staff available to answer my questions and help me understand the details of the lap band procedure. The location in Glendale is convenient and the office staff always try to assist as needed. The procedure went well and weight loss has begun.

Go in with eyes wide open!!!! The staff is extremely nice and it takes awhile to get an appointment once you watch their video and fill in the form. Once they call, I was told that my insurance approved the surgery. Free consultation would be my first appointment. My husband went with me and once he heard how amazing the surgery would be to my life he was stoked and he signed up too. While sitting there, we were told this procedure needed to be done and that procedure needed be done, a total of 7-8 needed to be done within the 6-month wait time for surgery. I understand they wanted to make sure there were no issues beforehand but we felt it was extreme. Also, when we cancelled the entire thing due to my own health issues, my husband and I got each a $800-something bill. The first consultation ended up not being free. Let's not forget that when we would go in for the surgery, we still needed to pay out of pocket $5,000.00 each. Now we have really awesome insurance and with my own health issues, we have met our deductible so why so much if I was approved. Keep your eyes wide open if you go here.

My choice is WLIAZ For many years I have tried and failed to lose weight so in desperation I decided to turn to weight loss surgery. After doing some research online I decided that Weight Loss Institute Of Arizona was right for me. I met with Dr. DeBarros and Dr. Orris at my initial consultation. They were both friendly, professional, answered all of my questions, and alleviated any concern I had about the procedure. I was very satisfied with the care that I received and am greatly looking forward to my procedure.

staff great Staff was excellent. Courteous, friendly, helpful. Doctor was an asshat.

Lapband On July 21, 2014, I got the lapband placed, and since then I am no longer a diabetic. I have nothing to hide and nothing to be ashamed of. I am an advocate for anyone who has tried their hardest for something, but was never able to achieve that goal because of the way their body was made or how it works. The lapband is not an easy way out...I still have to eat healthy and work out to ensure success. I never wanted to be skinny, I just wanted to be healthy and this past year has guided me to a much healthier lifestyle that I am forever grateful for, thanks to the WLIA.