Bariatric Procedures
Covenant Bariatric and Metabolic Center is pleased to provide patients with the best surgical options available. Bariatric surgery is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. So we want to be sure you are ready to commit to this life-altering procedure. After completing the necessary assessments together, including psychological and physical evaluations, our team will assist you in deciding which surgery is right for you. So you can rest assured knowing you’ll get the guidance you need to feel confident about your decision.
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, also known as Roux-en-Y surgery, is a common procedure used to tackle severe obesity in the United States. This surgery works in two ways: it makes the stomach smaller and changes how food is digested. By creating a smaller stomach pouch, it limits the amount of food a person can eat. Additionally, it alters the digestive process, making food skip a big part of the stomach and most of the small intestine. This means fewer calories and nutrients get absorbed by the body.
People who undergo laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery usually see significant weight loss results. On average, they can shed about 70% of their extra body weight after the surgery. But it's not just about weight loss; this surgery can also improve or even fix other health problems often linked with obesity. Issues like back pain, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and even depression may get better after the surgery. Besides helping with weight-loss, gastric bypass can lead to better overall health and well-being.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy involves creating a thin, vertical sleeve of stomach using a stapling device, and the rest of the stomach is removed. The procedure involves permanently removing about 75% of the stomach. This procedure limits the amount of food you can eat and helps you feel full sooner. It allows for normal digestion and absorption. Food consumed passes through the digestive tract in the usual order, allowing it to be fully absorbed in the body. Published studies have shown that patients experience close to 70 percent weight loss at 18 months.
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy