Weight Loss Surgery Webinar
If you cannot attend a seminar in person, you may watch our online webinar.
Sleeve gastrectomy is the newest of the three bariatric procedures that we perform at the Baptist Center for Bariatric Surgery. Minimally invasive techniques and improved technologies have made this procedure a safe and effective operation that minimizes some of the risks of other bariatric procedures.
Sleeve gastrectomy works primarily through restriction. Nearly 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a banana-shaped sleeve as the remaining, usable portion. The procedure removes a part of the stomach that produces ghrelin, a hormone that causes feelings of hunger. The elimination of ghrelin production translates to feeling less hungry. The smaller stomach pouch restricts the amount of food that can be consumed in one sitting.
Our free seminars are hosted by one of our board-certified bariatric surgeons. You'll learn about our three surgical options, next steps and get answers to your questions.
Currently, no events are scheduled.
If you cannot attend a seminar in person, you may watch our online webinar.
It’s important to understand all of your surgical options. You can read about our other procedures and compare the advantages and risks of each.
LAP-BAND® and Realize® are two commonly used trade names for gastric banding systems. Adjustable gastric banding procedures are considered to be the least invasive bariatric surgery option, but the potential for long-term weight loss may be lower.
Gastric bypass procedures are considered the gold standard for bariatric surgery because of the exceptional potential for weight loss. The bypass is the most popular bariatric surgical procedure currently available in the United States.