Bariatric Surgery Treatment

Tailored Strategies for Recovery

Bariatric surgery is a profound step towards significant weight loss and the improvement of overall health for individuals struggling with obesity. It's not just about losing weight; it's about resetting the entire course of a patient's health trajectory. These surgeries work by either limiting the amount of food the stomach can hold, causing malabsorption of nutrients, or by a combination of both gastric restriction and malabsorption. Bariatric surgery goes beyond the physical aspects. It's deeply tied to the mental and emotional health of the patient, requiring a comprehensive approach that includes lifestyle changes, nutritional counselling, and psychological support.

Treatments Available

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A procedure that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes food directly into the middle part of the small intestine, bypassing most of the stomach, to significantly reduce food intake and nutrient absorption.

Sleeve Gastrectomy: This surgery involves removing approximately 80% of the stomach, leaving a tubular pouch that limits food intake and reduces hunger hormone levels.

Adjustable Gastric Band: A less invasive procedure that involves placing a band around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch that restricts the amount of food that can be consumed.

Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch: A complex procedure that removes a large part of the stomach and bypasses a significant length of the intestines, significantly limiting food intake and absorption.