Weight Loss Surgery – What are My Options?

Weight loss surgery can be a life-changing solution for those struggling with weight gain.

If you are considering a procedure to help you gain your life back, then it’s important to understand your options. Not all surgeries are the same, so it’s best to review your options and speak to a doctor who can help you determine the best solution for your situation.

By now, you may already be experiencing a general sense of hopelessness ...

Have you had difficulty sticking to an effective weight loss program?
Has your weight increased to the point where you are physically unable to live an active life?
Do you try different types of diets, only to see your weight increase back to where it was, or even higher?
Do you lack the time or financial resources to hire full-time trainers or nutritionists?

We understand that obesity can be overwhelming in so many ways. It doesn’t just affect your health. It becomes a serious psychological, emotional and social problem as well.

If you’re ready to start enjoying life again and experiencing it to its fullest, then it’s time for you and your family to take a closer look at your medical options.

Most Common Weight Loss Surgery Options

Remember: every situation is different. Below, we list some of the most common and effective bariatric weight loss surgery options available, along with general information on what they involve. But keep in mind that not all of them may be right for you.

By speaking with experienced staff and leading surgeons, you will be able to identify the right path for you.

Gastric Band Weight Loss Surgery (Lap Band)

In this procedure, a special band (known as the LAP-BAND® or Realize® Band) is positioned around the upper part of the stomach. This essentially divides the stomach into a small pouch, which holds a smaller amount of food, and a larger lower stomach.

The tightness of the band influences how much food you can eat before getting full. So, it effectively works to make you feel "full" sooner and for longer periods of time.

This bariatric surgery helps to restrict the amount of food you can eat with a thin, vertical sleeve of stomach, while a portion of the stomach is removed. This limits your food intake as it makes you feel full more quickly.

Gastric Sleeve (Gastrectomy)

With a minimally invasive procedure (laparoscopic surgery) – rather than an open procedure – patients can recover faster, have a shorter hospital stay, have smaller scars and experience less pain.
All gastric sleeve procedures at The Obesity Control Center are performed laparoscopically®.

Gastric Plication

Considered to be a major advancement in weight loss surgery, gastric plication is similar to the gastric sleeve in that a sleeve is created to restrict food intake.
However, rather than removing part of the stomach, the sleeve is formed by suturing, or fastening, the stomach. By not removing the stomach, the stomach’s natural nutrient absorption capabilities are preserved.

Gastric Bypass

This procedure is generally recommended for the morbidly obese. The procedure basically involves altering the normal digestive process by creating a smaller stomach pouch, which effectively restricts food intake and limits the number of calories that your body can absorb.
A small stomach pouch is created and attached to the small intestine, enabling food to bypass part of the small intestine.
At The Obesity Control Center, all gastric bypasses are performed with minimally invasive procedures.
Studies have shown that patients who received a gastric bypass can experience an average weight loss of 75% in the year after the procedure. One report also showed a 96% reduction in the number of serious health problems of participating patients.

Diagram of Gastric Balloon Surgery

Gastric Balloon

This is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure in which a "balloon" is inserted and inflated in the stomach. By occupying space inside the stomach, it helps to limit your food intake – you feel full earlier than you normally would.
The Obesity Control Center Pioneered the gastric balloon, and we consider it to be the best non-surgical solution for gastric restriction.
Like all weight loss surgery options, the gastric balloon isn’t for everyone. You’ll want to discuss your individual situation with an experienced doctor to determine the best option for you.

This is only a short list of medical procedures that can help you address your weight loss issues.

woman after weight loss surgery showing off her old jeans Depending on your situation, you may want to look into metabolic surgery, plastic and cosmetic surgery, procedures for adolescents, and even dental services – all of which can help you or your loved ones experience the life-changing results they are looking for.

World Leader in Weight Loss Surgery

Contact the Obesity Control Center today to discuss your situation in confidence with our experienced staff and world-renowned surgeons.

The Obesity Control Center is the world leader in weight loss procedures, specializing in all the life-changing procedures above, as well as several others, for those struggling with obesity. We have performed more than 9,000 surgeries and we are dedicated to making your experience as relaxed and stress-free as possible.

Call 1-866-Dr-Ortiz (1-866-376-7849) to learn more about your weight loss surgery options.

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