Bariatric surgery promotes weight loss through two different methods. The first surgical method makes the stomach smaller and is referred to as a restrictive procedure, because the amount of food that can be eaten is restricted.
The second surgical method of surgical weight loss is referred to as a malabsorptive procedure, because fewer calories can be absorbed.
The surgical weight loss options we offer are Roux-en- gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding. Roux-en- gastric bypass surgery is a combined restrictive and malabsorptive procedure. It works both by limiting the amount of food that can be eaten and the calories absorbed. Adjustable gastric banding (LAP-BAND) is a restrictive surgical procedure and works by limiting the amount of food that can be eaten, leading to weight loss.
There are no guarantees with any method of weight loss, even surgical weight loss. Success is possible only if you are committed to making lifestyle and dietary changes for the rest of your life.
