Types of Bariatric Surgery Procedures
Bariatric surgery procedures should be treated as tools that can help you change your eating habits to gradually lose weight. Each one has its pros and cons as applied to specific cases.
Bariatric surgery in Georgia typically consists of the five common procedures listed here:
- Roux-n-Y Gastric Bypass Operation (RGB)
- Adjustable Gastric Banding (commonly known as the LAP-BAND®)
- Gastric Sleeve Resection
- Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)
- Duodenal Switch (DS)
It is important for a patient to gain an in-depth understanding of the procedures. The best person to give you this information is your surgeon. Discuss your case with your surgeon and ask about the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure to learn what’s best for you. Call us today for more information on bariatric surgery in Georgia and Northeast Florida.