How Bariatric Surgery Works: Understanding the Procedures

If you're considering bariatric surgery for weight loss, we're glad that you found us! At Dr. Chris Finley Surgical, we're proud to be your bariatric surgery center serving Port Charlotte, Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral, FL. Dr. Finley and our surgical care team are here to provide safe, compassionate, effective bariatric surgery procedures. Here, we'll explore the different types of bariatric surgery procedures we offer at our practice. 

Gastric Sleeve

Currently, the most popular type of bariatric surgery for weight loss in the United States, the gastric sleeve procedure involves removing 60-70% of the stomach while reshaping the remaining stomach material into a smaller pouch. This results in patients feeling satiated with a much smaller amount of food due to a natural drop in hunger hormones that follows the removal of stomach cells. Patients who undergo a gastric sleeve procedure typically find that they experience an appetite reduction, followed by significant weight loss. 

Gastric Bypass

The gastric bypass procedure has been popular for decades. Today, the procedure is far less invasive than in years past. During the gastric bypass procedure, the stomach is reshaped, leaving a much smaller pouch. Then, a portion of the intestine is attached to the smaller stomach pouch. The remaining digestive organs are attached to lower portions of the intestines, moving the location of digestion in the body. This results in a change in the body's hormones, helping to regulate insulin levels, and shortens the amount of time food is being digested. Typically, this leads to significant weight loss.  

Which Bariatric Surgery Procedure is Right for You?

There are many factors to consider when deciding which type of bariatric surgery is right for you, and we're here to help. When you come to our office for your first consultation, we'll talk with you about whether bariatric surgery is a good fit to help you achieve your goals. If we collectively decide that bariatric surgery is a good fit for you, and a qualified mental health provider agrees, we'll work together to decide which procedure is the best choice for your needs. 

Dr. Chris Finley Surgical: Your Home for Bariatric Surgery serving Port Charlotte, Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral, FL

At Dr. Chris Finley Surgery, Dr. Finley and the rest of our care team are here to help you through every step of the bariatric surgery process. We understand that deciding to learn more about bariatric surgery is an important first step toward the life that you want. Reach out to our team today at 941-235-9361 to schedule a consultation to learn more about the bariatric surgery process.