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Considering Weight Loss Surgery? Here’s How to Decide Which Operation is Best for You
There are many factors to consider when deciding which weight loss surgery options to have. You should choose the operation that best fits your needs, expectations, and desires. One operation may be better for one person than another; however, the most important thing that determines long-term success is YOU! Below, you will find a list of extremely effective surgeries and tools that will lead to massive weight loss if used correctly.
Our Services: Weight Loss Surgery at BMI of Texas
When it comes to losing weight, diet and exercise are typically the first steps. However, for many individuals, these traditional methods may not be enough to reach their weight loss goals. In such cases, weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, can be a viable option to consider. Read on for an overview of the types of weight loss surgery available, discussing their benefits, procedures, and which medical conditions they can potentially alleviate.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy, LSG or the gastric sleeve, is a minimally invasive procedure reducing the stomach size, which limits the amount of food intake. This surgery can alleviate conditions like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, offering long-term benefits.
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass, also known as Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine to this pouch, which reduces food intake and absorption.
Duodenal Switch or SADI-S
The Duodenal Switch involves reducing the stomach size and rerouting the small intestine, much like the gastric bypass, but it leaves a larger portion of the stomach intact.
Intragastric Balloon
The Intragastric Balloon is a non-surgical procedure where a gastric balloon is placed in the stomach for about six months to limit space for food. This procedure can be an excellent start for those wanting to kickstart their weight loss journey.
Lap-Band
The Lap-Band, an adjustable gastric band creating a small stomach pouch to limit food consumption. The band’s size can be adjusted through Lap-Band Fills for optimal weight loss.
Lap-Band Fills
Within the first year of your LAP-BAND surgery, band fills and evaluations are integral to your weight loss success. Each body and appetite is different and you may find yourself…
Revision Surgery
Revision Surgery is for individuals who have had previous weight loss surgery but need adjustments or a different procedure to achieve their weight loss goals.
Medical Weight Loss
Medical Weight Loss uses medication along with diet and exercise to aid weight loss. It’s ideal for those with obesity-related health issues like heart disease.
| Procedure | Sleeve Gastrectomy |
Gastric Bypass |
Duodenal Switch |
Intragastric Balloon |
Lap Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Loss (% of EXCESS body weight) |
65-80% | 70-80% | 90-100% | 20-30% | 40-60% |
| Timing of Weight Loss | 12-18 months | 12-18 months | 12-18 months | 6 months | Up to 36 months |
| Duration of Operation | 45 minutes | 75 minutes | 120 minutes | 10 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Days in Hospital | 0-1 | 2 | 2-3 | 0 | 0 |
| Covered by Insurance | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Risk on Day of Surgery | Medium (maybe lower than GBP) |
Medium | Low | ||
| Dumping Syndrome | No | Yes | Rarely | No | No |
| Date of First Proceedure | 2001 | 1968 | 1986 | 2017 | 2001 |
| Return to Work | 0-1 Weeks | 1-3 Weeks | 2-4 Weeks | Same day | 1 Weeks |
| Follow up Appointments | ~5 First Year / Annually After | ~5 First Year / Annually After | Monthly Until Steady State Achieved | ||
| Hardware Left Behind | No | No | Yes | ||
| Cures Type 2 Diabetes | 70% | 85% | 90% | Currently Unknown | 50% |
| Cures High Blood Pressure | 60% | 60% | 60% | Unknown | 60% |
| Learn More | Learn More | Learn More | Learn More | Learn More | |
| Procedure | Sleeve Gastrectomy |
Gastric Bypass |
Duodenal Switch |
Intragastric Balloon |
Lap Band |