Frequently Asked Questions About Weight Loss Surgery

Q. What are the options for weight loss surgery?
A. There are three FDA-approved options ? gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB).

Gastric bypass involves separating the stomach into a small pouch. This partitioning delays the mixing of food and digestive juices from the lower stomach. You feel full with small meals. This procedure is done both open ?one large incision-- and now laparoscopically, with smaller incisions and the use of a tiny camera to help guide the surgeon to the proper areas of the stomach. Studies have shown the laparoscopic version yields a quicker recovery time for the patient.  Click here for full article.