Weight loss surgery

Vertical sleeve gastrectomy

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Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a type of bariatric surgery that is performed to assist very obese people with rapid weight loss. The procedure is performed using a laparoscope and then by removing the stomach and constructing an extremely small pouch for food. The food then travels to the intestines in the normal manner so there [...]

Gastric bypass surgery

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There are several surgeries that are available today for people who are considered morbidly obese, have tried to lose weight using more conservative methods and failed. These surgeries are called bariatric surgery. There are different procedures that are done today depending on which surgery the physician feels will work best for the patient. People who [...]

Bariatric surgery

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Bariatric surgery is a very popular alternative right now for people who are considered morbidly obese and have tried other weight loss programs and diets but have been unsuccessful in losing the weight they need to. This is surgery however, and there are risks at any time when a procedure such as this is performed. [...]

Guide to weight loss surgery

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Bariatric surgery is very popular right now for people who are considered morbidly obese and have tried other weight loss programs and diets but have not been able to lose the weight needed to get them closer to a healthy weight. This type of surgery is not to be taken lightly as there are risks [...]

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