Weight Loss

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Gastric Sleeve In gastric sleeve surgery, also called vertical sleeve gastrectomy, a surgeon removes most of your stomach, leaving only a banana-shaped section that is closed with staples. Like gastric band surgery, this surgery reduces the amount of food that can fit in your stomach,...

What is bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery is an operation that helps you lose weight by making changes to your digestive system. Some types of bariatric surgeries make your stomach smaller, allowing you to eat and drink less at one time and making you feel full...

Your diet after gastric bypass surgery You had gastric bypass surgery. This surgery made your stomach smaller by closing off most of your stomach with staples. It changed the way your body handles the food you eat. You will eat less food, and your body...

Duodenal Switch This surgery, also called biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, is more complex than the others. The duodenal switch involves two separate surgeries. The first is similar to gastric sleeve surgery. The second surgery redirects food to bypass most of your small intestine. The...

What should I expect after surgery? After surgery, you will need to rest and recover. Although the type of follow-up varies by type of surgery, you will need to take supplements that your doctor prescribes to make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals. Walking...

Bariatric Surgery Benefits What are the benefits of bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery can help you lose weight and improve many health problems related to obesity. These health problems include type 2 diabetes high blood pressure unhealthy cholesterol levels sleep apnea urinary incontinence body pain knee and...

Gastric Bypass Surgery Gastric bypass is surgery that helps you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine handle the food you eat. After the surgery, your stomach will be smaller. You will feel full with less food. The food you eat will no longer...

Who is a good adult candidate for bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery may be an option for adults who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more, OR a BMI of 35 or more with a serious health problem linked to obesity, such as...

What it is Surgeon removes about 80 percent of stomach, creating a long, banana-shaped pouch. Pros Greater weight loss than gastric band. No changes to intestines. No objects placed in body. Short hospital stay. Cons Cannot be reversed. Chance of vitamin shortage. Higher chance of surgery-related problems...