Significant Weight Loss

Results will vary depending on procedure and individual differences, but bariatric surgery typically results in greater, sustained weight loss than other approaches

Improved health

In addition to the health benefits of reduced weight, bariatric surgery may also improve or eliminate type II diabetes beginning immediately after the procedure.

Lasting results

Many individuals are able to maintain a significant decrease in weight after their surgery. It is important to remember, however, in order for the weight loss to last you must permanently adopt several lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise.

Financing

If your health insurance provider will not cover the procedure or will only cover a portion, Gastric Surgeon can help finance your surgery.

Answer To Your Question

Question: What types of bariatric surgery are there and what are the risks and benefits of each?
Submitted on: May 22, 2009

Answered By:

Bariatric Specialist

Answer: The four main types of bariatric surgery are the LAP-BAND adjustable gastric banding, Gastric bypass surgery, Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, and Vertical banded gastroplasty. Click on the name of any of these surgeries in the previous sentence to learn about the risks and benefits of each

Answered on: May 23, 2009

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