Surgical

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.

Disadvantages

Permanent removal of portion of stomach
May exacerbate reflux

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

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

RESTRICTION METHOD:

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

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

*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.