The duodenal switch (DS) is a modification of the BPD designed to prevent ulcers, increase the amount of gastric restriction, minimize the incidence of dumping syndrome, and reduce the severity of protein-calorie malnutrition. The DS was first reported by Dr. Doug Hess in 1986. The DS works through ... Continue Reading

Stomach stapling can lead to a successful weight loss and is one of the many treatments that can be considered by overweight people. Obesity is linked to several health issues, and it also decreases the life expectancy. A good candidate for stomach stapling is an obese or morbidly obese person. Idea ... Continue Reading

Bariatric surgery is a generic term used to describe a variety of different surgical procedures designed to help morbidly obese people lose weight. Statistics from the CDC estimates that 25.6% of Americans are morbidly obese, with a higher percent located in the South and Midwest. For some, bariatri ... Continue Reading

The Duodenal Switch surgery is a type of bariatric weight loss surgery in which part of the stomach is removed, and the small intestines are re-routed so that food follows a separate route from that of bile and digestive juices. The Duodenal Switch is an uncommon procedure, because it's quite compli ... Continue Reading

Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) induces a state of malabsorption in the body. While RYGBP bypasses the stomach and first part of the intestines, BPD removes approximately 70% of the stomach. With less stomach present, there is less acid produced to break down food therefore malabsorption is induced. Continue Reading

LAP-BAND ®surgery is a procedure that involves placing a band on your stomach to reduce the amount of food and liquid you can consume by making the stomach smaller in size, thereby causing weight loss. The band may be adjusted periodically to accommodate your bodies' needs. After surgery, there are Continue Reading

Stomach stapling is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of your stomach. This can result in gradual weight loss, due to the reduction of food intake. The stomach stapling has several advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider if you want to get the surgery done. Advantages of Stom ... Continue Reading

The Duodenal Switch is a bariatric weight loss surgery in which the size of the stomach is reduced and the small intestines are shortened, but the pyloric valve and the duodenum are left intact. The Duodenal Switch is one of the safest weight loss surgeries, but it carries a number of risks as well ... Continue Reading

You've heard of gastric bypass surgery, but have you heard of the duodenal switch? This weight loss surgical procedure involves a combination of the fairly common practice of restrictive gastrointestinal surgeries, but has an added benefit. To learn more... Continue Reading

For some, portion control is hard, and losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight is even harder. Bariatric surgery helps patients drop pounds by changing the size of their stomach, thereby limiting the amount of food that can be eaten and digested.  Continue Reading