This is an educational website designed with both patients AND non-surgical providers. This section is devoted to professionals, and you will find resources to make your practice easier. To quickly navigate through this page, please click on one of the below areas to learn more:
A list of Serious Illnesses Associated with Obesity
Procedure Quick Check List
Important Information
Physician Forms
Reference for Providers
Bariatric public health costs 2014
- Type-2 Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
Respiratory Disease
- Sleep Apnea
- Depression
- Menstrual Irregularity / Amenorrhea / Dysmenorrhea
- Osteoarthritis
- Infertility
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- Heart Disease
- Gallstones
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Stroke
- Urinary Stress Incontinence
- Asthma / Pulmonary Disorder
- Cancer
Reduction of weight and decrease in obesity has been demonstrated to eliminate or decrease the effect of ALL OF THEM. For a printable version of this information, please click here.
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This section has a picture and thumbnail description of each procedure. Included with each procedure is a list of the most characteristic merits and weaknesses of each procedure, the pace of weight loss, and the % of excess weight loss expected at 12-18 months (Based on American Averages). It represents a “no nonsense” educational resource regarding the existing surgical options which are routinely available. It acts as an easy option for the busy non bariatric practitioner to ensure that his or her patient is getting accurate information which they may use to improve their health.
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Sleeve
Gastrectomy
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Procedure Description
Silastic band placed around top portion of stomach creating a customizable “Belt”
75-80% of stomach removed. No small intestine disturbance
weight loss surgery
Small stomach pouch, re-route intestines
weight loss surgery
How it Works
Restricts intake, some decrease in appetite
Restricts intake, metabolic effects, decreased appetite 2-3 months
Restricts intake, metabolic effects, decreased appetite 2-3 months
Reversible?
Yes
No
Yes
Expected Total Excess Weight Loss?
30-55%
65%
60-80%
Weight Loss (%BMI)
20
30
40
Pace of Weight Loss
Slow
Rapid
Very rapid
Length of Stay
Same day
Same day / 24 hours
1 – 2 nights
30-Day Serious Complication Rate
0.25
0.96
1.25
Death Rate
0.03
0.08
0.14
Pregnancy Possible?
Yes*
Yes*
Yes*
Age Limits
None
None
None
*Patient is advised to wait until 18 months post-op
More complete discussion of each individual procedure is available in other sections of the site. For a printable version of this information, please click here.
List of Frequently Asked Questions
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Emergency Care Information
Emergency Care Chart for the Bariatric Surgery Patient
LOMN PCP Template
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Adjustable Gastric Banding
PDF Document