Learn about Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Meet Amanda. She may be someone you know. Learn about how people like Amanda struggle with weight and how Bariatric surgery may be the answer to living a happier healthier life.
What is a Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy is the most widely performed weight loss operation. It may be an appropriate operation for patients with obesity. This video illustrates the technique of Sleeve gastrectomy.
What is a Gastric By-Pass
Learn about the most well established weight loss surgery. Roux-en-Y gastric by-pass, also known as by-pass surgery remains an appropriate operation for many who suffer from obesity and it's associated conditions.
What is a SADI
SADI or Single Anastamosis Duodenoileostomy is the newest operation approved by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. It may be an appropriate treatment option for patients with a BMI of greater then 50 or severe diabetes.
What is a Duodenal Switch
BPD-DS or Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Swict may be an appropriate treatment option for patients with a BMI of greater then 50 or severe diabetes.