Surgical Weight Loss
Keeping a healthy weight is important for your overall health. It can lower the risk of serious conditions like heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. For those who have trouble losing weight with diet and exercise alone, weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, might be a good option to help reach a healthier weight.
What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgical procedures cause weight loss by restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, causing malabsorption of nutrients, or by combining both gastric restriction and malabsorption. Bariatric procedures also often cause hormonal changes. Most weight loss surgeries today use minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic surgery).
Types of Bariatric Surgery
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Adjustable Gastric Band
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Gastric Bypass
Discover how gastric bypass surgery can transform your life. Schedule a consultation for personalized care and lasting weight loss solutions. -
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy - Gastric Sleeve The Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy – often called the sleeve – is performed by removing approximately 80 percent of the stomach. The remaining stomach is a tubular pouch that resembles a banana. This procedure works by several mechanisms. First, the new stomach pouch holds a considerably smaller volume than the normal -
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
For individuals struggling with severe obesity, bariatric (or metabolic) surgery can offer significant health benefits, including improvements in conditions like Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. -
Bariatric Webinar Registration
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Revision Bariatric Surgery
Revision weight loss surgery is designed to address complications from a previous bariatric procedure or to improve weight loss outcomes.
Weight loss surgery is recommended for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 35, regardless of presence, absence, or severity of co-morbidities. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding with the Lap Band® is also FDA-approved for weight loss surgery in people with a BMI of 30 to 35 who have at least one obesity-related condition. Weight loss surgery is considered safe, but like many types of surgery, it does have risks. Consult with your physician about the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery. These testimonials reflect results achieved by these patients. As each case must be independently evaluated and managed, actual weight loss will vary.
Our Free Bariatric Webinar
When you’re ready to learn more about making a change for the better, register for our free bariatric informational webinar.
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