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The gastric bypass, or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, is the oldest and most commonly performed bariatric surgery procedure. It consists of cutting and stapling the stomach to create a smaller pouch while also re-routing the intestines. The gastric bypass weight loss surgery helps patients lose weight by restricting the amount of food a patient can consume, and by creating a malabsorptive effect. We also believe this procedure will recalibrate the body’s metabolic set point. The gastric bypass is a reversible procedure and can be revised to another procedure if needed.

The gastric sleeve surgery, otherwise known as vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is a popular procedure due to its effectiveness and perceived simplicity. It consists of removing a large portion of the stomach to limit the patient’s food intake, resulting in weight loss. Although the gastric sleeve is a non-reversible procedure, it can be revised to a gastric bypass if needed. 

The duodenal switch, also known as the biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch or DS for short, is a complicated and less commonly performed procedure. At our practice, we typically recommend the duodenal switch procedure for our heavier patients. The duodenal switch weight loss surgery is a combination of the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass. Therefore, this procedure is non-reversible.

Bariatric revisions and conversions are necessary from time to time to convert previously performed weight loss procedures to other weight loss procedures. Although this is only necessary in a few percentages of cases, it is important to be associated with a program that has broad experience in dealing with these complex cases. At Live Healthy MD, we are skilled in performing the most complex weight loss surgery revisions in the region.