Five Types of Bariatric Surgery

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Five Types of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss
surgery, is a great solution when you need
something more than diet or exercise to lose
excess weight. Not only does it help with weight
loss, but it can also help with health problems
like high blood pressure and many serious health
complications. You may find yourself enjoying a
life you never thought possible.
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1. Gastric Sleeve

• With this surgery, around seventy-five percent of
  your stomach is removed. Whats left of the
  stomach is sleeve-shaped, hence the name. Gastric
  sleeve surgery shrinks your stomach in order to
  quickly achieve a substantial amount of weight
  loss. Gastric sleeve decreases the hunger hormone
  (Ghrelin), as it is produced in high percentages
  on the removed part of the stomach, this offers a
  better control of what you will eat and help you
  take healthier and smarter choices when eating.

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2. Gastric Bypass

• A gastric bypass reduces the size of your stomach
  and reroutes food to go to your small intestines.
  During the operation, your stomach is divided in
  less than half. The surgeon will connect the
  upper part of the stomach directly to your small
  intestine. Doing this means less food and
  calories are taken in, making it easier to lose
  weight. Weight loss tends to happen quickly and
  dramatically within the first six months. This
  surgery enhances insulin efficiency and quality.
  Type 2 diabetes can be controlled satisfactorily,
  in some cases without medication.

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• 3. Gastric Band
• Also known as a lap-band, this procedure shrinks
  the stomach, making you feel full. The surgeon
  uses an inflatable band to split the stomach into
  two parts with a small pathway between them. It
  doesnt take a lot of food to start to feel full.
  You can get the band adjusted afterward if you
  need it tightened or loosen. Its probably the
  shortest and least invasive surgery.

• 4. Duodenal Switch
• Duodenal Switch Surgery is an excellent option
  for patients needing to lose a significant amount
  of weight. A large portion of the stomach
  (approximately 70) is removed so that it
  resembles a tube or sleeve. The intestine is them
  rerouted so the body has less time to absorb
  calories and fat. This is accomplished by
  connecting the end of the large intestine to the
  first section of the small intestine, called the
  duodenum.

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5. Bariatric Revision Surgery

• You probably wont need this kind of surgery, but
  its good to know that its an option. A revision
  surgery helps correct or enhance the effects of
  previous weight-loss surgeries. Youd use this
  option if your previous operation failed, if
  there is weight regain years after previous
  surgery, secondary effects of previous surgery
  (such as acid reflux in sleeved or banded
  patients), or if there were complications.
  Complications can include things like ulcers,
  scar tissue building up, bone loss, band erosion,
  band slipped, twisted sleeve or losing the
  ability to absorb vitamins.

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