Weight loss surgery changes the way your digestive system works
by closing off parts of the stomach. Making the stomach smaller
means that you feel full after eating a small amount of food.
Operations that reduce stomach size are known as restrictive
operations because they restrict the amount of food the stomach
can hold. Some operations combine restriction with a partial
bypass of the small intestine (the intestines are where food and
nutrients are absorbed into the body). By creating a detour
around part of the intestine, less food is absorbed. Operations
that use this mechanism to enhance weight loss are called
malabsorptive operations. Our experienced weight loss surgeons
perform a variety of surgical procedures. If you are eligible
for weight loss surgery, our staff will work with you to choose
the procedure that is best for you.