Weight Loss Surgery can be lifesaving, but you need to be dedicated to making dramatic and permanent changes to how you eat and live. Here are some Weight Loss Procedure best for you.<\/p>\n
A Bariatric Surgery or commonly referred to as Weight Loss Surgery refers to any surgical procedure on the stomach or intestines to induce weight loss.<\/p>\n
Bariatric surgery encompasses a number of procedures like Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Lap Band and Duodenal Switch.<\/p>\n
The most common procedure in the United States is Gastric Sleeve Surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy). Gastric Bypass is the second most often performed and Gastric\u00a0Lap Band Surgery is the third most popular procedure in the United States. Duodenal Switch is another very effective, although less often performed, procedure.<\/p>\n
Most of the patients lose weight quickly after most procedures, with the low point coming 12 to 18 months after the procedure, this is because, in some procedures, ghrelin production (the hunger hormone) is reduced leading to a reduction of hunger.<\/p>\n
Most bariatric procedures also create a feeling of nausea after consuming foods high in carbohydrates or sugar. This helps many patients choose nutrient-dense foods that are low in sugar and low in simple carbohydrates.<\/p>\n
Bariatric surgery forces patients to re-learn how to eat. It forces patients to choose better foods. It forces patients to think about how much and when they eat.<\/p>\n
Bariatric surgery patients are able to lose a lot of weight in a short amount of time.<\/p>\n
Bariatric Surgery forces a reduction in calories or minimizes the absorption of calories or both (depending on the type of surgery. Depending which procedure you choose you will have your results:<\/p>\n
Gastric Sleeve is another form of restrictive weight loss surgery. In the operation, the surgeon removes about 75% of the stomach. What remains of the stomach is a narrow tube or sleeve, which connects to the intestines. You will feel less hungry & full sooner while eating with this procedure<\/p>\n
Gastric Bypass is the most common type of weight loss surgery. In the operation, the surgeon divides the stomach into two parts, sealing off the upper section from the lower. The surgeon then connects the upper stomach directly to the lower section of the small intestine. Essentially, the surgeon is creating a shortcut for the food, bypassing part of the stomach and the small intestine. Skipping these parts of the digestive tract means that the body absorbs fewer calories.<\/p>\n
Gastric Lap Band\u00a0is an inflatable silicone\u00a0device placed around the top portion of the stomach\u00a0to treat obesity, intended to slow consumption of food and thus reduce the amount of food consumed. The inflatable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a smaller stomach pouch. This slows and limits the amount of food that can be consumed at one time.<\/p>\n
Duodenal Switch\u00a0is a restrictive weight loss surgery that makes the stomach smaller, reroutes the intestines, and removes the gallbladder. The restrictive portion of the surgery\u00a0involves removing approximately 70% of the stomach\u00a0(along with the greater curvature) and most of the\u00a0duodenum.<\/p>\n
The ideal weight loss surgery depends on your health and body type. For instance, if you are very obese, or if you have had abdominal surgery before, simpler surgeries might not be possible.<\/p>\n
You will have to fill out a\u00a0Clinical History<\/a>, in which we ask you a few questions to be able to know whether or not you are eligible. Once we have all this information we would be able to send you your personalized quote.<\/p>\n If you want more information on how to reach your ideal goal visit our website<\/a>\u00a0or contact us<\/a> so one of our Patient Coordinator can help you achieve the best version of yourself.<\/p>\n