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The gastric bypass, or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, is the oldest and most commonly performed bariatric surgery procedure. It consists of cutting and stapling the stomach to create a smaller pouch while also re-routing the intestines. The gastric bypass weight loss surgery helps patients lose weight by restricting the amount of food a patient can consume, and by creating a malabsorptive effect. We also believe this procedure will recalibrate the body’s metabolic set point. The gastric bypass is a reversible procedure and can be revised to another procedure if needed.

The gastric sleeve surgery, otherwise known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is a popular procedure due to its effectiveness and perceived simplicity. It consists of removing a large portion of the stomach to limit the patient’s food intake, resulting in weight loss. Although the gastric sleeve is a non-reversible procedure, it can be revised to a gastric bypass if needed. 

The duodenal switch, also known as the biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch or DS for short, is a complicated and less commonly performed procedure. At our practice, we typically recommend the duodenal switch procedure for our heavier patients. The duodenal switch weight loss surgery is a combination of the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. Therefore, this procedure is non-reversible.

Bariatric revisions and conversions are necessary from time to time to convert previously performed weight loss procedures to other weight loss procedures. Although this is only necessary in a few percentages of cases, it is important to be associated with a program that has broad experience in dealing with these complex cases. At Live Healthy MD, we are skilled in performing the most complex weight loss surgery revisions in the region.

The gastric banding surgery is a bariatric procedure that can result in weight loss but does not involve any cutting or stapling of the stomach. It consists of placing a silicone band-like device around the upper part of the stomach to reduce food intake and promote weight loss. Since this procedure does not involve any physical alteration to a patient’s anatomy, it is viewed as being simple and safe while also being reversible.

The weight loss balloon is a minimally invasive and temporary bariatric procedure that does not involve any cutting or stapling and is performed endoscopically (through the mouth). It consists of placing a silicone balloon-like device in the stomach to occupy space to provide an earlier sense of satiety and fullness. Since this procedure does not involve any physical alteration to a patient’s anatomy, it is viewed as being simple and safe while also being reversible.