Bariatric surgery may help you lose a large amount of excess weight and
keep it off. Excess weight can cause medical conditions, including diabetes,
heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, arthritis, and
certain cancers. Weight loss may improve or resolve many obesity-related
conditions.
St. John’s performs a variety of bariatric weight loss surgeries
including:
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band management and removal
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure in which approximately 80
percent of the stomach is removed. The remaining stomach is a tubular
pouch that resembles a banana and holds a smaller volume of about 5-8
ounces and helps to significantly reduce the amount of food that can be
consumed. The surgery also effects gut hormones that impact hunger, satiety,
and blood sugar control.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
In this procedure, a small portion of your stomach, about ½ to 1
ounce, is separated from the remainder of the stomach. The volume of the
new stomach pouch is about equal to the size of a ping pong ball. The
pouch is then joined to the middle section of your small intestine. The
remainder of the stomach may be removed or stay in the body. The procedure
may be done “open” (larger incision) or laparoscopically (LGB
or laparoscopic gastric bypass with small slits allowing instruments to
be inserted).
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
First, a smaller, tubular stomach pouch is created by removing a portion
of the stomach, very similar to the sleeve gastrectomy. Next, a large
portion of the small intestine is bypassed.
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band management and removal
An inflatable band is placed around the upper portion of the stomach, creating
a small pouch above the band and the rest of the stomach below the band. With the smaller
stomach pouch, eating small amounts of food will satisfy hunger and promote
the feeling of fullness. The size of the stomach opening can be adjusted
by filling the band with sterile saline, which is injected through a port
placed under the skin.
Many health insurance plans, including Medicare and most Medicaid plans,
cover some bariatric procedures. The St. John's General Surgery office
can help with every step of the insurance process, including coverage,
preauthorization, and more.
If you are considering bariatric surgery, we hope to be a resource and
a partner with you to improve your health. Call St. John's Bariatric Surgery at
307.739.7690 to schedule an appointment.
the band and the rest of the stomach below the band. With the smaller
stomach pouch, eating small amounts of food will satisfy hunger and promote
the feeling of fullness. The size of the stomach opening can be adjusted
by filling the band with sterile saline, which is injected through a port
placed under the skin.
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