Weight Loss

Bariatric Surgery Side Effects What are the side effects of bariatric surgery? Side effects may include bleeding infection leaking from the site where the sections of the stomach or small intestine, or both, are stapled or sewn together diarrhea blood clots in the legs that can...

Bariatric Surgery Benefits What are the benefits of bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery can help you lose weight and improve many health problems related to obesity. These health problems include type 2 diabetes high blood pressure unhealthy cholesterol levels sleep apnea urinary incontinence body pain knee and...

How much weight can I expect to lose? The amount of weight people lose after bariatric surgery depends on the individual and on the type of surgery he or she had. A study following people for 3 years after surgery found that those who had...

What should I expect after surgery? After surgery, you will need to rest and recover. Although the type of follow-up varies by type of surgery, you will need to take supplements that your doctor prescribes to make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals. Walking...

What should I expect before surgery? Before surgery, you will meet with several health care providers, such as a dietitian, a psychiatrist or psychologist, an internist, and a bariatric surgeon. The doctor will ask about your medical history, do a thorough physical exam, and order...

What it is Surgeon removes about 80 percent of stomach, creating a long, banana-shaped pouch. Pros Greater weight loss than gastric band. No changes to intestines. No objects placed in body. Short hospital stay. Cons Cannot be reversed. Chance of vitamin shortage. Higher chance of surgery-related problems...

Duodenal Switch This surgery, also called biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, is more complex than the others. The duodenal switch involves two separate surgeries. The first is similar to gastric sleeve surgery. The second surgery redirects food to bypass most of your small intestine. The...

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band In this type of surgery, the surgeon places a ring with an inner inflatable band around the top of your stomach to create a small pouch. This makes you feel full after eating a small amount of food. The band has...

Types of Bariatric Surgery The type of surgery that may be best to help a person lose weight depends on a number of factors. You should discuss with your doctor what kind of surgery might be best for you or your teen. What is the difference...

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon removes a large portion of your stomach. The new, smaller stomach is about the size of a banana. It limits the amount of food you can eat by making you...