Weight loss surgery

In general, many insurance carriers will cover all or part of surgical weight loss procedures for eligible people. However, we always recommend one of the first things you do is reach out to your insurance carrier if you think you may need or want bariatric surgery. Take notes on that call, including who you spoke with and what steps they require you to complete before they will cover your procedure.

Then, connect with our bariatric specialists to move the process along. We can help you determine if you are a good candidate for weight loss surgery and what types of procedures may benefit you the most.

Some of the weight loss surgeries we offer include:

Adjustable gastric banding

The adjustable gastric band system (sometimes known as a "lap band") uses a silicone band around the upper part of the stomach. It makes you feel full faster because the band regulates the amount of food that passes through your digestive tract.

Gastric bypass

Gastric bypass surgery (sometimes called "Roux-en-Y gastric bypass") involves making the stomach smaller and bypassing part of the small intestine. This is both a restrictive (restricting the amount of food you eat) and malabsortive (decreasing the amount of calories you absorb) procedure. This is one of the most common bariatric surgeries, offering typical weight loss of 75 percent. It also significantly improves or completely resolves Type 2 diabetes, gastric reflux, hypertension and sleep apnea. It works by reducing food intake as well as decreasing the nutrients and calories your body is able to absorb.

Sleeve gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy (sometimes called "vertical sleeve gastrectomy") involves removing 75 to 80 percent of the stomach. This is a restrictive procedure and is the most common weight loss surgery. It works because the stomach is smaller and the "hunger hormones" in your gastrointestinal tract are decreased. This means you can eat less and your appetite is also reduced. It offers you not only significant long-term weight loss of greater than 65 percent but also improves or resolves Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea.

Duodenal switch (DS) surgery

DS with biliary pancreatic diversion (sometimes known as biliary pancreatic diversion with duodenal switch or BPD-DS) involves both a sleeve gastrectomy and intestinal bypass. This helps you feel fuller faster and reduces the amount of food you can consume. It is one of the more complex procedures but also typically results in the highest (80 percent) and longest lasting, long-term weight loss. It also significantly improves or even resolves Type 2 diabetes, gastric reflux, hypertension and sleep apnea.

Revisional bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgeries are excellent treatment options that help many patients successfully lose weight. However, as with any surgery, some patients may not experience the results they want. In these cases, you may need follow-up or additional bariatric surgery. Because these patients have already had bariatric surgery before, this type of surgery is called "revisional" bariatric surgery.

This type of surgery is very complex and our teams know this procedure has to be personalized to your needs and unique situation. We will do everything we can to work with you in these cases. We will talk about your goals and discuss all your options with you to be sure you understand and feel comfortable with your treatment plan. Whether you had your initial surgery with us or at another facility, we can help you find a path forward in your weight loss journey.