Learn about morbid obesity surgery

Today, more and more people are overweight than ever before. Furthermore, there are numerous people who are becoming morbidly obese. Unfortunately, severe obesity is a chronic condition that often cannot be easily treated through diet and exercise. As a result, there is morbid obesity surgery: there are several morbid obesity surgeries that have been developed to help people with this condition. The most common form of weight loss surgery is gastric bypass. Another option is called the lapband surgery. Gastric bypass involves changing the digestive process, whereas the lapband procedure restricts the size of your stomach allowing room for less food. Both of these procedures will help the patient lose the weight they need to be healthy however, patients are also required to make a life long commitment to making changes in their diet. If you want more information on morbid obesity surgery, let us help you.

We are surgical specialists who offer San Diego gastric bypass surgery. We can and want to help people who are severely overweight and for whom weight loss is critical to their health. The type of weight loss surgery that we offer and specialize in is called the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Initially, a small pouch is made in the stomach to restrict food intake. Then, a Y-shaped section of the small intestine is connected to the pouch. This allows for the food to bypass the lower stomach and first part of the small intestine. The final result of the procedure restricts the amount of food intake and changes the digestive process so less calories and nutrients are absorbed. Let us help you with your San Diego gastric bypass surgery needs.