3 Most commonly types of bariatric surgery

1. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RGB) - Most commonly performed type

RGB is the most common gastric bypass procedure performed in the US First. It is a way combine both restrictive and malabsorptive. RGB create a small stomach pouch to restrict the amount of food you can eat, and construct a bypass of the duodenum and other parts of the small intestine to cause malabsorption.

4 Risks for associated with gastric bypass surgery
Gastric bypass surgery recovery and aftercare

Weight loss methods

2. Lap-Band Gastric Banding - A more popular choice

Lap-Band system is currently the top selling adjustable gastric band system, with over 500,000 sold worldwide. It is primary restrictive methods of weight loss surgery. With no cutting or stapling of the stomach, the Lap-Band system is up to 10 times safer than more extensive weight loss surgeries. On average, gastric banding produces a loss of about 40 percent of excess weight in the first year and 55 percent of excess weight in the second year.

The average prices of Lap-Band weight loss surgery
2 Steps to get reimburse by insurance for Lap-Band surgery

The good candidates for Lap-Band weight loss surgery
2 Steps for Lap-band weight loss surgery procedures
4 Main advantages of Lap-Band weight loss surgery
4 Common complications and risks of Lap-Band surgery

Diet restrictions before Lap-band weight loss surgery
The diet restrictions after Lap-band weight loss surgery

4 Reasons cause to Lap-band surgery failed and removed

3. Gastric Sleeve

Other type of weight loss surgery

Restrictive Weight Loss Surgery :

  • Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG)
Weight loss methods

Malabsorbtion Weight Loss Surgery :

  • Duodenal Switch(DS)
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)
  • Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
  • Extended (Distal) Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGBP-E)

The costs and prices for weight loss surgery

Are you a good candidate for weight loss surgery?

Preparation for your weight loss surgery

  1. Your Consultation
  2. Medications
  3. In the Weeks and Days Before Your Procedure
  4. The Night Before Your Procedure
  5. The Day of Your Procedure

8 Guidelines for diet, eating habits after weight loss surgery