Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- new stomach pouch created by dividing the top portion of the stomach from the rest of the stomach
- new stomach pouch connected directly to the small intestine
- majority of the stomach and first portion of the small intestine bypassed
- average weight loss of greater than 60% of excess body weight at 5 years
- results in resolution or improvement of most of the obesity-related comorbidities
- performed laparoscopically in most cases
Adjustable Gastric Band
- small stomach pouch created by the placement of a band around the top portion of the stomach
- restricts how much a patient can eat
- no malsabsorption
- band opening can be adjusted to vary degree of restriction
- easily reversible
- does not involve changing, cutting, stapling the stomach or intestines
- generally safer
- almost always performed laparoscopically
Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Induces weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach by surgically removing 75% to 80% of the stomach
- Does not involve any 'cutting' or 'rerouting' of the intestines
- Simpler operation than the gastric bypass
- Does not involve a foreign device
- May require a second surgery that is malabsorptive
Change your life by making one of the most important life-altering decisions. Contact Florida Hospital for more information on bariatric weight loss surgery and attend our free information sessions held every Wednesday at Florida Hospital Celebration Health.
To learn more about our Weight Loss Surgery Program, you are invited to
attend an information session held at Florida Hospital Celebration Health.
Meet the surgeon, office staff, previous surgical weight loss patients, and get the opportunity to know if this is an option for you.
To enroll, call 1-888-303-4504 or click here.
