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Through small incisions, the surgeon removes 80-90% of the stomach, so the remaining stomach is approximately one-tenth of the original size. This “new” stomach is much smaller, meaning patients feel full or satisfied after eating a small amount of food. The procedure reduces production of the hunger hormone, Ghrelin. Less appetite combined with a smaller stomach makes it even easier to eat less food and lose weight.
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The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, also called gastric bypass surgery, is the most common type of weight loss surgery. There are several other types of gastric bypass procedures, but all of them bypass part of the small intestine that absorbs nutrients. Bypass techniques involve stapling off an area of the stomach to create a smaller pouch or surgically removing part of the stomach, both of which create a smaller stomach area. Gastric bypass also reduces the production of the appetite hormone Grehlin, making it easier to eat less
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This minimally invasive procedure involves placing an inflatable silicone band around the uppermost part of the stomach to help you feel full sooner and longer. Surgeons can easily change the diameter of the gastric band to meet weight loss needs, and the procedure is also reversible. Gastric banding surgery offers a quicker recovery than traditional weight loss surgery methods.
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intragastrIc balloon procedure.
The intragastric balloon procedure is a non-invasive weight loss alternative to traditional surgical weight loss procedures and is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is designed to help patients lose and maintain weight and is intended for patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 to 40 who have not been able to lose weight with more conservative weight loss methods.The surgeon uses an endoscope to place the intragastric balloon into the patient’s stomach. The balloon is in place for six months to reinforce proper portion control. In addition to the balloon, patients interact with the surgeon's office for 12 months on weight management and lifestyle coaching. This two-pronged approach can help patients develop sustainable, healthy habits to keep the weight off over time.
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The SADI, sometimes referred to as a modified duodenal switch procedure, SADS, SIPS, SADI, SADI-S, or Loop DS procedure, is a less invasive version of the traditional duodenal switch. This surgery involves removing about 80% of the stomach by forming a sleeve. This reduces the amount of food that can be consumed at one time. The first portion of the small intestine is divided and a loop of the small intestine is brought up and attached to the sleeve to bypass about half of the small intestines. This significantly reduces the number of calories that can be absorbed.
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SASI bypass.
The SASI bypass can be a stand-alone procedure or done after a sleeve gastrectomy to promote additional weight loss or treat gastric reflux. SASI bypass reduces stomach volume and reroutes 80% of ingested food, which triggers changes in intestinal hormone secretion. These changes help reduce feelings of hunger, promote fullness, and facilitate weight loss without the usual pangs of hunger or food-related stress associated with traditional diet patterns. The decreased stomach volume results in a longer-lasting sense of fullness. The patient's meal size will decrease and must be consumed slowly. Although stomach capacity may slightly increase over several months, it never returns to its prior size. Because a large amount of food bypasses the small intestine, not all of it undergoes digestion and absorption, especially fats. When food directly reaches the middle part of the small intestine, the feeling of fullness is intense, curbing appetite and influencing food choices.