Choosing the right weight loss surgery option
Choosing the right procedure is very important in your sustained success and will often require consultation with your General Practitioner and your bariatric surgeon. The Life Weight Loss Centre team is committed to maintaining care before, during and after your procedure.
We encourage you to read the following information from an educational perspective only and not make any decisions regarding a particular procedure. The final decision on the type of surgery will be made by yourself and your surgeon.
Types of weight loss surgery
Adjustable Gastric Banding
The Gastric Band (or lap-band) is an inflatable band that is placed around the upper part of the stomach using keyhole surgery. This creates a small ‘pouch’ in the stomach above the band which slows down the passage of food and only allows a small amount of food to be held in your stomach at any time.
Bariatric Revision Surgery
In order to ensure the sustained success of your weight loss, there are instances when an individual may require a revisional procedure. A revisionary treatment will only be recommended if the initial procedure was not successful, or there are complications.
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) is designed to reduce the amount of time the body has to capture calories from food in the small intestine and to limit the absorption of fat.
Gastric Balloon
The intragastric balloon is a non-surgical procedure where a balloon-like device is inserted into the stomach using an endoscope. This is done under anaesthetic. The balloon is then filled with saline to reduce the size of the stomach. The balloon can last for up to 6 months before it must be removed.
Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve is recognised as the gold standard of weight loss surgery. This is a keyhole procedure where a section of the stomach pouch is removed, significantly reducing the size of the stomach.
Mini Gastric Bypass
Mini-Gastric Bypass surgery was designed to be a more efficient alternative to gastric bypass surgery by reducing operating time, simplifying the procedure and reducing complications.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure aimed at altering sections of the small intestine and the stomach. The procedure sees two elements working toward weight loss, they are; restrictive (reducing size of stomach) and hormonal (early passage of food into the intestine).
SASI-S
A single anastomosis stomach-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SASI-S) combines the benefits of a gastric bypass and a gastric sleeve (where a section of the stomach pouch is removed).
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Frequently asked questions about weight loss surgery
When should I consider weight loss surgery?
If you feel like your weight is impacting your day to day life and is preventing you from enjoying the things you love, it might be time to consider weight loss surgery. Find out if you’re a candidate here.
Who can get weight loss surgery?
Typically, you may be a candidate for weight loss surgery if your BMI is over 35, you weigh more than you would like, you are over 18 and you have tried other weight loss efforts with little success. Underlying health conditions can also play a role in whether you are eligible for weight loss surgery. Find out more about candidacy here.
Is weight loss surgery worth it?
Weight loss surgery is a huge decision, but one that has the potential to help you enjoy your life more. It has also been shown to reduce the impact of conditions such as heart disease, sleep apnoea and type 2 diabetes. Read one patient’s story of how weight loss surgery changed his life here.
Is weight loss surgery safe?
Like any procedure, weight loss surgery does carry risks. However, at Life Weight Loss, Dr Durmush has seen thousands of patients using cutting-edge weight loss surgery techniques and our complication rate is less than 0.5%. Find out more about our safety procedures here.
What are the risks of weight loss surgery?
Like any medical procedure, weight loss surgery does have some potential risks. These include infection, bleeding, staple line leakage or reactions to the anesthesia. Dr Durmush has a complication rate of less than 0.5%, and he will go over all of the risks with you prior to your surgery.
What can I eat after weight loss surgery?
After surgery, your specific diet will depend on your procedure. However, generally you will start on clear fluids before moving to soft foods and then solid foods. Find out more about some of the frequently asked questions about life after surgery here.
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