Bariatric Surgical Procedures
The Surgical Procedures
Surgical treatment is the only proven method of achieving long-term weight control for the morbidly obese. Del Sol Bariatric Center offers the following weight loss procedures: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding and Open Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery. The laparoscopic approach utilizes multiple small incisions instead of a larger midline incision. Data shows that the laparoscopic technique results in less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and faster recovery for most patients. Because bariatric surgery is a medical necessity (not cosmetic), insurance companies may cover expenses.
The Criteria
• 100 pounds or more over your ideal body weight
• A BMI of 40kg/m2 or 35-39.9 with severe co-morbidities
• Failure at previous weight loss attempts
• Limitations in daily activities, including family and work functions
The Benefits
Sufficient weight loss can significantly improve health, reduce the risk of developing obesity associated medical conditions, and enhance the quality of life. Bariatric surgery has shown remarkable improvements to patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, high cholesterol, asthma, sleep apnea, stress urinary incontinence, coronary artery disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, depression, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and degenerative joint disease. Many patients who have undergone the surgery say, “This has given me my life back.”
SLEEVE
ADVANTAGES
•Minimally invasive
•No adjustments necessary
•70% wt loss (12-18 months)
•1 night hospital stay
•Short recovery time
•No foreign body
•No dumping syndrome
•No intestinal bypass
DISADVANTAGES
•Complications can occur with the stapling, such as leaks or bleeding.
•The smaller portion of the stomach may stretch.
LAP BAND
ADVANTAGES
• Minimally invasive
• No stapling /rerouting /cutting
• Non-surgical stomach adjustments (patient specific)
• Reversible to normal stomach anatomy
• Short hospital stay
• Short recovery time
• Less invasive
• No mineral deficiencies associated with nutritional malabsorption
DISADVANTAGES
• Slower weight loss than Gastric Bypass
• Some foods are not tolerated
• Foreign body
GASTRIC BYPASS
ADVANTAGES
• Minimally invasive
• Faster weight loss than Lap Band
• No adjustments necessary
• No foreign body
• Longer proven track record
• Most foods are tolerable
DISADVANTAGES
• Involves division of stomach and small bowel
• 2-3 day hospital stay
• Surgery is permanent
• Dumping syndrome
Call or e-mail us to for more information on how weight loss surgery can change your life:
In El Paso: 915-594-5250
Out of city: 877-DELSOL7
E-mail: deborah.aguilar@hcahealthcare.com
Del Sol Bariatric Center
10175 Gateway West, Suite 130
El Paso, Texas 79925