Bariatric Surgery
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve surgery is a transformative procedure that removes up to 80% of the stomach, significantly reducing production of the hunger hormone ghrelin. This leads to decreased food intake and helps patients achieve their weight loss goals while feeling less hunger The minimally invasive lapar technique, which creates a sleeve the size of a banana, ensures shorter hospital stays, quicker recovery times, and pain compared to traditional surgeries. With a high success rate, this procedure offers promising solution for those looking to improve their health and lifestyle.
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Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass Surgery also known as Roux-en-Y is a bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery performed on patients who are severely overweight or have failed to lose weight through the normal methods of diet and exercise.
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Patients who choose this type of bariatric surgery must drastically change their lifestyle, learn to control portion sizes at meal times, and incorporate exercise into their daily routines.
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Gastric bypass procedures are commonly performed on patients with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 50 and on patients who suffer from obesity-related health
conditions.
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Gastric bypass surgery, often referred to as Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, is among the most common form of weight loss surgery performed in the United States.
Lap Band to Sleeve Revision
Sometimes patients may not respond well to their first gastric procedure and it is necessary to apply a more restrictive gastric procedure. Revision surgery is the best option for patients who did not reach their optimal weight in their initial operation.
What Are The Main Reasons Why Gastric Revision Surgery Is Necessary?
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Experience significant weight regain after hitting their lower weight.
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Stomach capacity increase making the stomach bigger and slower the weight loss process.
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Anatomic failure.
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Development of secondary complications.
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Need for reversal.
