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Bariatric surgery optionsAurora Health Care offers three different bariatric surgical treatments. In many cases, these procedures can be performed through laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique that is relatively gentle on the body and allows for a faster recovery. Learn more about how surgery reduces weight. Benefits of laparoscopic surgeryLaparoscopic surgery offers individuals a safe and effective alternative to traditional surgery. During a laparoscopic procedure, physicians use tiny incisions and small, precision-crafted surgical instruments. Since it is minimally invasive and relatively gentle on the body, patients often return to their regular routine within 1-2 weeks. Other benefits include:
Laparoscopic surgery is not appropriate for all patients. If you decide to pursue bariatric surgery, you and your physician can discuss the options and decide on the best procedure for you. Types of bariatric surgery:No bariatric procedure works entirely by itself. Individuals must make lifestyle changes as well. Proper diet, physical activity and health care practices are necessary for any surgical weight loss system to work. If you qualify for bariatric surgery, our experts will work with you to determine the right type of surgery. LAP-BANDŽ SystemThe LAP-BANDŽ System provides continuous, long-term treatment for severe obesity. An adjustable silicone elastic band is placed around the upper part of the stomach creating a small pouch and restricting the passage of food. The upper, smaller stomach pouch serves many purposes:
The band can be placed in as little as 45 minutes and patients are typically hospitalized for less than 24 hours following surgery. Patients usually lose 40-70 percent of excess weight within 1-3 years.
In most cases, this procedure is performed through laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique that is relatively gentle on the body and allows for a faster recovery. The LAP-BANDŽ System procedure is performed at the Aurora Sinai Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Program. Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)VBG is a purely restrictive procedure in which the upper stomach is stapled and divided, forming a small pouch that reduces the size of the stomach and the amount of food the stomach can hold. The outlet from the pouch is restricted by a non-adjustable band that allows food to slowly empty, creating a feeling of fullness and decreasing appetite.
In many cases, this procedure is performed through laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique that is relatively gentle on the body and allows for a faster recovery. Vertical Banded Gastroplasty is performed at both Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center and the Aurora Sinai Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Program. Roux-en-Y Gastric BypassRoux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is the most frequently performed weight loss procedure in the United States. During this surgery, the upper stomach is stapled creating a small pouch that is completely divided from the remainder of the stomach. Part of the intestines is then attached to the small pouch.
A person may experience multiple symptoms, including nausea, weakness, sweating, lightheadedness and diarrhea after eating sweets or large amounts of food. This reinforces adherence to healthy eating practices. Gastric bypass is one of the more invasive types of bariatric surgery and has a higher risk of complications and side effects. In some cases, gastric bypass can be performed laparoscopically, but for patients who are super obese, laparoscopy may not be an option. The procedure usually takes about 2 hours to perform and patients are hospitalized 2-3 days and back to normal activities in 1-3 weeks. Patients usually lose between 60-80% of excess body weight. In some cases, this procedure is performed through laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique that is relatively gentle on the body and allows for a faster recovery. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is performed at both Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center and the Aurora Sinai Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Program. No bariatric procedure works entirely by itself. Individuals must make lifestyle changes as well. Proper diet, physical activity and health care practices are necessary for any surgical weight loss system to work.
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After it is in place, the band is inflated non-surgically through a port
under the skin to further restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold.
There is no permanent change to a person's anatomy and food digestion occurs
through the normal process, allowing nutrients and vitamins from food
to be fully absorbed into the body. 
After the LAP-BANDŽ System is in place, patients are monitored closely. If
they are not losing weight, the band can be tightened.
Conversely, it can be loosened to allow more food, if necessary. This is a great
benefit for women who become pregnant, as it allows more food to be eaten during
pregnancy. The band can then be tightened again after pregnancy to continue
weight loss.
This permanent change in anatomy still allows the nutrients and vitamins from
food to be fully absorbed into the body, but the procedure can become less
effective if a healthy diet is not adhered to and if liquids high in calories
are consumed. The procedure takes about 90 minutes to perform and patients are
usually discharged within days and back to normal activities in 1-3 weeks.
Patients usually lose 50-70% of excess body weight.
This procedure creates a faster feeling of fullness and allows for less
absorption of calories from food. It does restrict the absorption of nutrients,
such as iron, calcium and vitamin B12, so vitamin supplements are essential.
Dumping syndrome is also frequently experienced following Roux-en-Y procedures.
