What is bariatric surgery?

Bariatric surgery is when the digestive tract is changed through surgery to help with weight loss.

Types of bariatric surgery

• Adjustable Gastric Band
• Gastric Bypass
• Gastric Sleeve

Adjustable Gastric Band

A ring is placed around the top of the stomach to create a small pouch.

Gastric Bypass

Also called roux en y gastic bypass; the stomach is stapled to create a small pouch then the small intestine is cut and attached to the small stomach pouch.

Gastric Sleeve

Most of the stomach is removed. It can affect the appetite and metabolism.