Weight Loss

What should I expect before surgery? Before surgery, you will meet with several health care providers, such as a dietitian, a psychiatrist or psychologist, an internist, and a bariatric surgeon. The doctor will ask about your medical history, do a thorough physical exam, and order...

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...

Types of Bariatric Surgery The type of surgery that may be best to help a person lose weight depends on a number of factors. You should discuss with your doctor what kind of surgery might be best for you or your teen. What is the difference...

Bariatric Surgery Side Effects What are the side effects of bariatric surgery? Side effects may include bleeding infection leaking from the site where the sections of the stomach or small intestine, or both, are stapled or sewn together diarrhea blood clots in the legs that can...

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 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...

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...

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...

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y 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...

Pain Relief after Surgery Pain relief after surgery is an important part of the recovery process. When you’re not in pain, you will have a more comfortable recovery and return to your normal activities faster. Post-Surgical Pain Relief Options The most common way to treat pain after...