Bariatric Bypass Surgery
Bariatric bypass surgery has many benefits for obese individuals. The surgery offers long-term weight loss, improved or resolved issues with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, high cholesterol, as well
as other health related issues. The fact obese or severely overweight individuals have health issues leads many to have the bariatric bypass surgery. Several bariatric bypass procedures available are beneficial to the improved overall health and weight loss plans of individuals.
The LAP-BAND is an adjustable gastric banding often called LAGB. This process consists of the surgeon using an inflatable band to section the stomach into two sections with the band wrapping around the upper section of the stomach. The surgeon tightens the band to create small channel connecting the two sections of the stomach. This procedure is designed to be permanent or long-term. The band can be adjusted by the surgeon or completely removed later. LAGB is the most popular surgical procedure since it is less complicated and a simpler procedure. It has a slower weight loss for the patient. It is not recommended for individuals with a history of gastric ulcers, large hiatal hernias, or Crohns’ disease.
Vertical banding surgery is often referred to as stomach stapling. The procedure divides the stomach into two sections reducing the space in the stomach for food resulting is reduction of food consumption and weight loss. This procedure does not require a bypass to be performed. The procedure creates a smaller stomach area with the upper portion of the stomach allowing the foods and liquids to be emptied into the lower portion of the stomach. This procedure has become used less than the other procedures, as it does not have adequate long-term weight loss.
Biliopancreatic is a procedure that requires the removal of 80% of the stomach with the food then passing directly to the small intestine. The procedure bypasses a large portion of the small intestine that is directly connected to the lower portion of the stomach. This procedure is often used only on individuals with a body mass index over 50 or considered extremely obese. This procedure has long-term effects and overall satisfaction of the patients for their weight loss goals.