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Lap Banding ( Surgical
Options)
A band is placed through tiny
hole in the abdomen and is placed around the upper part of
the stomach. The resulting "new stomach" created
so that it can only accept a tiny fraction of the amount of
food. The band has a balloon from the inside that is
adjustable and can reduce stoma size, thus prolonging the
period of fullness. |
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Surgeon removes approximately 60 percent
of the stomach laparoscopically so that the stomach takes
the shape of a tube or "sleeve." You also feel
full quickly and remain full for a long time. |
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Roux-en-Y Gastric
Bypass
A small stomach pouch is created
by stapling part of the stomach together or by vertical
banding. Next, a Y-shaped section of the small intestine is
attached to the pouch to allow food to bypass the duodenum
as well as the first portion of the jejunum. This causes
reduced calorie and nutrient absorption. This procedure can
now be done with a laparoscope. This involves using small
incisions and generally has a more rapid recovery time. |
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| Our multi-disciplinary team (a group
of physicians specialized in morbid obesity) will evaluate
the best solution in your own particular case. And even
after the operation, you will continue to be periodically
monitored at the obesity surgery centre that performed the
surgery. The operation though, is just the first step in a
major lifestyle change. |
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