What is bariatric surgery? How does it work?
Centegra’s Bariatric Surgeons perform three weight loss procedures using the laparoscopic approach:
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Lap Band procedure
- Sleeve gastrectomy
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure has been performed for the past 20 years more than any other weight loss procedure in the United States. It is also known by the common name of "gastric bypass." Characteristics of the procedure include:
- Restricts both the food intake and amount of calories and nutrients the body absorbs
- A small pouch is created to restrict food intake
- A "Y" shaped section of the small intestine is attached to the pouch to allow food to bypass the lower stomach, the first portion of the small intestines, the duodenum and the first portion of the jejunum.
Lap Band
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The Lap Band was FDA approved in June 2001 and is the only adjustable, reversible obesity surgery that does not require cutting and stapling of the stomach or GI re-routing to bypass normal digestion. Characteristics of the Lap Band procedure include:
- An adjustable gastric band that is placed around the upper part of the stomach
- The band restricts the amount of food the stomach can contain
- Adjustments are made through a port that is placed under the skin
Sleeve Gastrectomy
The Sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure that involves:
- Most of the stomach being removed from the body to create a “sleeve” shaped stomach.
- Weight loss occurs because patients are only able to eat a small amount of food at a time.
How do I know if I'm a candidate for this procedure?
If you are more than 100 pounds overweight and have tried and failed to lose weight, or if you suffer from obesity-related health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, joint disease or infertility, bariatric surgery may be right for you. If you feel that you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery, call
(847) 802.7230 to sign up for the next informational session. Come and meet our team and learn more about Centegra's Weight-Loss Surgery Center.
What are the results?
Having bariatric surgery is not a guarantee for weight loss. It is designed to be a tool that will allow you to retrain your eating habits and begin to make lifestyle changes necessary to achieve and maintain weight loss. The amount of weight loss depends upon your commitment to adhere to the post-operative diet and exercise recommendations. A measure of success is the loss of 50 percent of an individual's excess body fat.
What are the risks?
As with any procedure, there are risks and complications associated with weight loss surgery. Our team will review these with you.
How will my diet and lifestyle change following the procedure?
As previously mentioned, having weight loss surgery is not enough. Your success will depend on your commitment to making the necessary changes in your lifestyle. This commitment to change is a lifelong process that begins with the decision to undergo surgery. If you are committed to making the necessary changes, we are here to assist you with your journey toward a new life.
Some of the necessary changes include lifelong medical follow up, changes in your eating habits and inclusion of a daily exercise regime. Our healthcare team will review these with you.
Does insurance cover this procedure?
Your insurance may cover all or a portion of this procedure and the follow-up treatment. You should check with your insurance company regarding your individual coverage. Our financial counselors will assist you in your efforts. In some cases, not all of the charges will be covered and the individual will be responsible for those costs.