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Surgical

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Advantages

  • 70% excess weight loss

  • 60-70% diabetes resolution rate

  • No malabsorption

  • Lower incidence of vitamin deficiency

  • Surgery limited to the stomach

  • Appetite loss 

  • Most frequently performed procedure in U.S.

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Disadvantages

  • Permanent removal of portion of stomach

  • May exacerbate reflux

  • Although there are several surgical options, our Surgeon prefers the  laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. 

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  • Sleeve gastrectomy is a Restriction method as opposed to the Malabsorption method​

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​RESTRICTION METHOD:

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  • Reduces the size of the stomach (gastric bypass or gastric sleeve), or a device such as a gastric band.

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  • A smaller stomach means you will feel full quickly and eat less food.

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*There are always potential risks to any surgical procedure. Please discuss potential risks and benefits with your provider to determine if the benefits out weight the risks. 

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