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Surgical Weight loss Procedures

What is Bariatric Surgery?

Bariatric surgery or metabolic Surgery simply means weight loss surgery. It involves removing or sectioning off part of the stomach to make it smaller, meaning that a person cannot eat more than a small portion in a given meal. This is something we call restriction. Some bariatric surgical options also bypass a portion of the intestines to decrease the amount of calories absorbed. We call this malabsorption. The best and most lasting weight loss is often achieved through a combination of restriction and malabsorption. This restriction and malabsortpion coupled with a signicficant hormonal change is how Bariatric Surgery is successful.

Is Bariatric Surgery Right For Me?

Do you feel trapped? Have you worked hard to lose weight? Have you tried diet after diet resulting in temporary weight loss, only to regain your weight a short time later? For many this experience is very frustrating and can leave them feeling defeated. However, there is hope. Even if lifestyle modification and medical therapy have failed you, you are not a failure. The body is naturally designed to maintain its current weight, meaning that losing significant weight and keeping it off can be difficult. Weight loss surgery is a highly effective weight loss tool that can level your playing field and give you the same opportunity to lose weight as anyone else. This is accomplished through significant hormonal changes that make you feel full longer, decrease your appetite, and improve your insulin utilization. This kind of surgery is not for everyone. But if you have struggled with obesity, it can be a powerful tool to help you lose weight, keep it off, and regain your quality of life*.

What Are the Types of Bariatric Surgery?

This is a minimally invasive surgery that is performed laparoscopically through just 5 or 6 small incisions. This avoids much of the discomfort and greatly reduces your recovery time compared to other surgeries. In fact, most patients go home the same day of surgery. Various types of weight loss surgery are available. The best type of bariatric surgery for you will depend on your individual medical history and desired weight loss goals. The three most common types of weight loss surgery selected by our patients are the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, the laparoscopic gastric bypass, and the loop duodenal switch. Dr. Simpson has over 20 years of bariatic surgical experience and will work with you to discover the best weight loss surgery to fit your specific needs.

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Is Bariatric Surgery Risky?

This is a very common misconception. Twenty years ago, weight loss surgical techniques did come with a higher risk. However, today complications are rare. In fact recent studies have shown that is as simple as having a hernia repaired or having your gallbladder removed. Bariatric surgery is safe and exceptionally low-risk. In fact, surgery is much less risky than remaining severely overweight, because of the health dangers associated with obesity. In just the first 5 years after bariatric surgery, the risk of dying an early death decreases by 89% due to a transformation in overall health. Many, if not all, obesity-related health problems such as diabetes can be resolved with bariatric surgery and weight loss. Far from being risky, surgery can significantly reduce the health-related dangers that many patients face.

Revision Weight Loss Surgery

Whether the source of dissatisfaction is insufficient weight loss, weight regain, or side effects from bariatric surgery, the result can be incredibly discouraging. If you are unhappy with the progress you’ve made after weight loss surgery, don’t lose hope. We can help these patients through revisional weight loss surgery.

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