WEIGHT LOSS
SURGERY
IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE WITH BARIATRIC SURGERY
Bariatric surgery can help patients achieve significant weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach and curbing hunger. To meet our patients’ unique needs, our team offers both sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery. These treatments minimize the amount of food patients can consume before feeling full. Dedicated to patient care and comfort, our surgeons strive to help our patients achieve their health goals, and improve not only their appearance but also their quality of life. Our team is proud to serve those who travel to our state-of-the-art facility, where we offer advanced procedures at an affordable rate.
GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
The gastric sleeve surgery consist in shrinking the size of the stomach, by removing a large portion of the stomach and leaving a sleeve “banana shaped” that connects the esophagus to the intestines. The surgery is made by laparoscopic via, making the procedure much easier, faster and painless.
By having a smaller stomach, you will feel full a lot quicker than you used to, also your diet habits will change, you will eat smaller portion sizes (and thus less calories) in order to lose weight. After the gastric sleeve surgery, you will lose between 40 to 60 percent of excess body weight in the first year.
The gastric sleeve is an ideal surgical procedure for patients with a body mass index of 30 or more, diabetes and high blood pressure diseases. The gastric sleeve is normally used as a “first weight loss step procedure” to get the weight down before moving forward with another surgical procedure such as an aesthetic corporal surgery.
Our surgical team will give you instructions about how to prepare in the months or weeks before the surgery. These instructions may include restrictions such as quitting smoking, drinking and stop using medications to help you get prepare for the surgery. In some cases you may be required to lose weight before the surgery.
- Hospital: The recovery period will take two days after surgery.
- Diet: A liquid diet is necessary for a period of time followed by a progression to soft or pureed foods, and eventually more regular food.
- Fitness: It’s necessary to avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise while you are recovering so that your belly can heal. You will probably be able to return to your exercise routine in four to six weeks.
- Lose between 40 to 60 percent of excess body weight in the first year.
- With an average duration of one hour is the fastest Bariatric Surgery.
- Requires no foreign objects such the gastric band, and no bypass or re-routing of the food stream.
- Produces favorable changes in gut hormones that reduce appetite and enhance satiety.
- For many people, this resolves or improves obesity-related conditions such as type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
- It's a non-reversible procedure.
- Removes approximately 75 percent of the stomach.
GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY
The gastric sleeve surgery consist in shrinking the size of the stomach, by removing a large portion of the stomach and leaving a sleeve “banana shaped” that connects the esophagus to the intestines. The surgery is made by laparoscopic via, making the procedure much easier, faster and painless.
By having a smaller stomach, you will feel full a lot quicker than you used to, also your diet habits will change, you will eat smaller portion sizes (and thus less calories) in order to lose weight. After the gastric sleeve surgery, you will lose between 40 to 60 percent of excess body weight in the first year.
The gastric sleeve is an ideal surgical procedure for patients with a body mass index of 30 or more, diabetes and high blood pressure diseases. The gastric sleeve is normally used as a “first weight loss step procedure” to get the weight down before moving forward with another surgical procedure such as an aesthetic corporal surgery.
Our surgical team will give you instructions about how to prepare in the months or weeks before the surgery. These instructions may include restrictions such as quitting smoking, drinking and stop using medications to help you get prepare for the surgery. In some cases you may be required to lose weight before the surgery.
- Hospital: The recovery period will take two days after surgery.
- Diet: A liquid diet is necessary for a period of time followed by a progression to soft or pureed foods, and eventually more regular food.
- Fitness: It’s necessary to avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise while you are recovering so that your belly can heal. You will probably be able to return to your exercise routine in four to six weeks.
- Lose between 40 to 60 percent of excess body weight in the first year.
- With an average duration of one hour is the fastest Bariatric Surgery.
- Requires no foreign objects such the gastric band, and no bypass or re-routing of the food stream.
- Produces favorable changes in gut hormones that reduce appetite and enhance satiety.
- For many people, this resolves or improves obesity-related conditions such as type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
- It's a non-reversible procedure.
- Removes approximately 75 percent of the stomach.
SEE HOW BARIATRIC SURGERY HAS CHANGED DRASTICALLY THESE PEOPLES' LIVES.
Life is totally different; no more body aches. No meds for Type 2 diabetes. I sleep better. My only regret was waiting as long as I did! Thank you B&L!!!” - Heather
Today marks 1 year since my surgery and I could not be more happy about where I am today. Beauty and Light has forever changed my life and they will always be a part of me!!" - Wendy
...everyone involved in my care could not have been any more welcoming. Thanks to EVERYONE on the B&L team for your graciousness and hospitality.” - Sarah
GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY
The gastric bypass surgery consists in re-route, or bypass, part of your digestive system. This type of surgery consist of two steps: First, the stomach pouch size is reduced by stapling a part of the stomach together or by vertical banding. Second, a section of the small intestine is attached to the pouch in Y-shaped, this will create a bypass for food, so it skips part of your digestive system. The surgery is made by laparoscopic via, making the procedure much easier, faster and painless.
By having a smaller stomach, you will feel full a lot quicker than you used to, also your diet habits will change, you will eat smaller portion sizes (and thus less calories) in order to lose weight. After the gastric bypass surgery you will lose between 60 to 70 percent of excess body weight in the first year.
The gastric bypass is an ideal surgical procedure for patients with a body mass index over 45, diabetes and high blood pressure diseases. The gastric bypass is the “fastest weight loss procedure”, you will lose between 60 to 70 percent of excess body weight in the first year. This procedure is recommended for those who will follow the diet and the guidelines that our surgical team recommends you, if not you may suffer lack of vitamins and minerals.
Our surgical team will give you instructions about how to prepare in the months or weeks before the surgery. These instructions may include restrictions such as quitting smoking, drinking and stop using medications to help you get prepare for the surgery, In some cases you may be required to lose weight before the surgery.
- Hospital: The recovery period will last three days after surgery.
- Diet: A liquid diet is necessary for a period of time followed by a progression to soft or pureed foods, and eventually more regular food.
- Fitness: It’s necessary to avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise while you are recovering so that your belly can heal. You will probably be able to return to your exercise routine in four to six weeks.
- Lose between 60 to 70 percent of excess body weight in the first year.
- Gastric bypass is the fastest weight loss procedure.
- Produces favorable changes in gut hormones that reduce appetite and enhance satiety.
- For many people, this resolves or improves obesity-related conditions such as type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
- It is a non-reversible procedure.
- Longer surgery process. The average length of time for the gastric bypass procedure is 2 hours.
- It is a more complex operation than the gastric band or gastric sleeve and it carries significant risks, such as blood clots and infections.
- A longer hospital stay. It’s recommended that you stay at least 2-3 days.
GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY
The gastric bypass surgery consists in re-route, or bypass, part of your digestive system. This type of surgery consist of two steps: First, the stomach pouch size is reduced by stapling a part of the stomach together or by vertical banding. Second, a section of the small intestine is attached to the pouch in Y-shaped, this will create a bypass for food, so it skips part of your digestive system. The surgery is made by laparoscopic via, making the procedure much easier, faster and painless.
By having a smaller stomach, you will feel full a lot quicker than you used to, also your diet habits will change, you will eat smaller portion sizes (and thus less calories) in order to lose weight. After the gastric bypass surgery you will lose between 60 to 70 percent of excess body weight in the first year.
The gastric bypass is an ideal surgical procedure for patients with a body mass index over 45, diabetes and high blood pressure diseases. The gastric bypass is the “fastest weight loss procedure”, you will lose between 60 to 70 percent of excess body weight in the first year. This procedure is recommended for those who will follow the diet and the guidelines that our surgical team recommends you, if not you may suffer lack of vitamins and minerals.
Our surgical team will give you instructions about how to prepare in the months or weeks before the surgery. These instructions may include restrictions such as quitting smoking, drinking and stop using medications to help you get prepare for the surgery, In some cases you may be required to lose weight before the surgery.
- Hospital: The recovery period will last three days after surgery.
- Diet: A liquid diet is necessary for a period of time followed by a progression to soft or pureed foods, and eventually more regular food.
- Fitness: It’s necessary to avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise while you are recovering so that your belly can heal. You will probably be able to return to your exercise routine in four to six weeks.
- Lose between 60 to 70 percent of excess body weight in the first year.
- Gastric bypass is the fastest weight loss procedure.
- Produces favorable changes in gut hormones that reduce appetite and enhance satiety.
- For many people, this resolves or improves obesity-related conditions such as type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
- It is a non-reversible procedure.
- Longer surgery process. The average length of time for the gastric bypass procedure is 2 hours.
- It is a more complex operation than the gastric band or gastric sleeve and it carries significant risks, such as blood clots and infections.
- A longer hospital stay. It’s recommended that you stay at least 2-3 days.
REVISION SURGERY
Sometimes patients may not respond well to their first gastric procedure and it is necessary to apply a more restrictive gastric procedure. Revision surgery is the best option for patients who did not reach their optimal weight in their initial operation.
What are the main reasons why gastric revision surgery is necessary?
- Experience significant weight regain after hitting their lower weight.
- Stomach capacity increase making the stomach bigger and slower the weight loss process.
- Anatomic failure.
- Development of secondary complications.
- Need for reversal.
As any surgery the the gastric revision surgery can carry risks just like your initial surgery. At Beauty and Light our first option is to avoid a second surgery if possible. Our surgical team may apply a personal diet or exercise program before moving forward with another procedure.
After diet and exercise problems are ruled out, our surgical team will want to check your stomach pouch size and the opening between your stomach and your small intestines. If either is too large (or has stretched), it may be the cause of your problems, and this will help our surgical team to determine what is the best procedure for you.
REVISION SURGERY
Sometimes patients may not respond well to their first gastric procedure and it is necessary to apply a more restrictive gastric procedure. Revision surgery is the best option for patients who did not reach their optimal weight in their initial operation.
What are the main reasons why gastric revision surgery is necessary?
- Experience significant weight regain after hitting their lower weight.
- Stomach capacity increase making the stomach bigger and slower the weight loss process.
- Anatomic failure.
- Development of secondary complications.
- Need for reversal.
As any surgery the the gastric revision surgery can carry risks just like your initial surgery. At Beauty and Light our first option is to avoid a second surgery if possible. Our surgical team may apply a personal diet or exercise program before moving forward with another procedure.
After diet and exercise problems are ruled out, our surgical team will want to check your stomach pouch size and the opening between your stomach and your small intestines. If either is too large (or has stretched), it may be the cause of your problems, and this will help our surgical team to determine what is the best procedure for you.
OUR BARIATRIC PROCEDURES
If you are frustrated with your appearance and concerned with health risks, bariatric surgery can help you control your weight and improve your quality of life. We offer a variety of bariatric procedures at our state-of-the-art surgical facility. After evaluating your needs, we can recommend the best treatment option for you.