Use these bariatric surgery resources to learn more about weight loss surgery, like laparoscopic gastric sleeve and laparoscopic gastric bypass.
How to Read a Nutritional Label
Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
To be eligible for weight loss surgery, you must meet the following criteria:
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have tried diet programs and have failed
- You have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, or a BMI of 35 with other associated illness.
If you do qualify for bariatric surgery, you will undergo physical and emotional assessments, including visits with a psychologist and a surgeon, and undergo various tests to make sure you are an appropriate patient for weight loss surgery.
Types of Bariatric Surgery
We perform two types of weight-loss surgery, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve
Also called a sleeve gastrectomy, the laparoscopic gastric sleeve is a restrictive bariatric surgery.
During this procedure, the surgeon creates a small, sleeve-shaped stomach. This stomach is larger than the pouch created during gastric bypass. Sleeve gastrectomy patients experience weight loss and resolution of their comorbid conditions that is similar to a gastric bypass.
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is a minimally invasive bariatric surgical procedure.
Surgeons make smaller incisions, so there is less pain, faster recovery time and fewer complications than traditional surgery.
The surgeon sections off a portion of the stomach and re-routes part of the small intestine to empty the new, smaller section of the stomach. Typically, a patient returns home after two days in the hospital.
Interested?
The first step of your weight loss journey is to attend our free virtual information sessions presented by one of our bariatric surgeons. Click here for our Referral and Appointment Request form. Our bariatric patient care specialists will be in contact with you soon!