Bariatric Medicine and Surgery Center

A type of weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine.  Gastric bypass is one of the most commonly performed types of bariatric surgery. This procedure isn’t for everyone who is severely overweight. You will need to meet certain medical guidelines to qualify for this weight-loss surgery.

Surgical removal of 85% of the stomach, resulting in a new stomach roughly the size and shape of a banana. It generates weight loss by restricting the amount of food or calories that can be consumed. This procedure is also thought to effect the gastrointestinal tract hormones responsible for control of hunger and diabetes.

A less-common weight-loss procedure that involves two different steps. The first is sleeve gastrectomy in which about 80 percent of the stomach is removed, leaving a smaller tube-shaped stomach, similar to a banana. The pyloric valve (valve that releases food to the small intestine) remains, along with a small portion of the small intestine that normally connects to the stomach (duodenum). The second step bypasses most of the intestine by connecting the end portion of the intestine to the duodenum near the stomach. A BPD/DS both limits how much you can eat and reduces the absorption of nutrients, including proteins and fats. Although a BPD/DS is very effective, it has more risks, including malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies. This procedure is generally recommended for people with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 50.