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DR. MICHAEL BREEN: Alexian’s renowned surgical team offers the laparoscopic Gastric Bypass and the LAP-BAND procedures.

MALE VOICE: Through NY Gastric Bypass operation is the most commonly performed surgical weight loss procedure. It is considered to one of the most effective and long lasting solutions for obesity in the world today. A small pouch is created by dividing the stomach restricting the amount of food that you can consume. Next, a section of the small intestine is attached to the pouch to allow food to bypass the upper gastro intestinal tract. This dramatically reduces the amount food and nutrients that your body can absorb.

Bariatric operations that cause mal-absorption and that restrict food intake produce more weight loss than operations that decrease food intake alone. With a bypass operation, you can expect to lose 2/3 of the excess weight within two years. A long with helping you achieve a healthier weight, surgery can also help resolve most of the illnesses associated with obesity such as high blood pressure, Type II diabetes, and sleep apnea.

In addition, the surgery and the resulting weight loss has been shown to add years onto your life. This procedure is generally performed using a minimally invasive laparoscopic technique.

MALE VOICE 3: The LAP-BAND adjustable gastric banding system is the newest, simplest, and least invasive surgical weight loss procedure. The LAP-BAND is a device that is placed around the upper part of the stomach. This forms a small gastric pouch that holds a smaller amount of food creating the sensation of fullness sooner and for a longer period of time. One unique advantage is the LAP-BAND’s adjustability. The band can be tightened or loosened easily in the doctor’s office based on your clinical progress, this results in reducing or increasing the amount of food that you can consume because the LAP-BAND only restricts consumption, nutritional absorption still occurs minimizing the risk of vitamin deficiencies.

In addition, the stomach and the intestines remain intact and no part of the digestive system is altered. The band restriction results in a slightly slower more natural weight loss, this procedure is performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques resulting a quicker and less painful recovery.

MALE VOICE 4: Naturally as with all elective surgeries, there are risks associated with these procedures. However, there are also critical risks associated by taking no action regarding your health.