Types of Bariatric Surgery

Duodenal switch surgery makes the stomach smaller, reroutes the intestines, and removes the gallbladder. You can expect to lose most of your excess weight within one year of surgery as a result of feeling less hungry, feeling full sooner while eating, and absorbing fewer calories from food.

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is one of the least invasive treatments for obesity. The stomach is shrunk by the band making you feel full sooner. The stomach is shrunk by the band making you feel full sooner.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is one of the most common weight loss surgeries, accounting for about 47% of all weight loss surgeries. The procedure has two parts: Part One: Making a Small Pouch in the Stomach. The surgeon divides the stomach into a large portion and a much smaller one.

Gastric sleeve surgery is best for people who have a BMI (body mass index) of at least 40. That means you’re 100 pounds or more over your ideal weight. Some people are too heavy for gastric bypass surgery, so it may be a good alternative. What Happens. The surgery takes about an hour.