Depending on your specific weight condition, body type and end goals, there are a few different bariatric surgery options available to you. Each of these procedures comes with risks and benefits, and not everyone will be a candidate for every type of surgery. It is important that you discuss these procedures with your doctor in order to make an informed decision that will be the most beneficial to you and your long-term health.
Depending on your specific weight condition, body type and end goals, there are a few different bariatric surgery options available to you. Each of these procedures comes with risks and benefits, and not everyone will be a candidate for every type of surgery. It is important that you discuss these procedures with your doctor in order to make an informed decision that will be the most beneficial to you and your long-term health.
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS) is another form of gastric bypass. The first part of the procedure is a sleeve gastrectomy, where a small tube-like pouch is created in the stomach by removing the rest of the organ. Then the bypass procedure is performed, wherein the stomach reroutes food from the stomach down towards the end of the small intestine. The amount of small intestine bypassed in this procedure is significantly more than that in the Roux-En-Y gastric bypass. Skipping so much of the stomach changes the way food is digested by enzymes in the stomach, cutting back on your total calorie count.
This procedure can reduce the absorption rate of fat by 70% or more. While it is effective, it also cuts down on the nutrients your body can absorb. You will need to speak with your doctor about how to maintain good nutrition after the operation.
Service is available at Saint Francis Bariatric Surgery and Mercy Bariatrics.
Bariatric surgery is usually very successful; however, some patients may not succeed in losing the expected amount of excess weight. In these situations, a follow-up bariatric procedure, known as a bariatric surgery revision, may be necessary to alter or repair the initial bariatric surgery.
The OverStitch™ Endoscopic Suturing System enables the physician to revise a dilated gastric pouch or outlet to its original size. Full thickness sutures ensure tissue approximation is maintained until tissue is healed.
Service is available across Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic region.