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Newer Alternative to Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgery
For those who are more than 80 pounds overweight and have tried a variety of other weight-loss methods without lasting success, weight-loss surgery (also called bariatric surgery) can provide permanent weight loss for many. The John Muir Weight Loss Surgery Center offers a variety of weight-loss surgery procedures including the newer sleeve gastrectomy.
The sleeve gastrectomy procedure involves laparoscopic removal of about 75 percent of the stomach, leaving a narrow pouch that holds less than a cup of food. No intestine is bypassed, so some of the potential problems and risks associated with gastric bypass are eliminated. Patients who follow a prescribed eating pattern after sleeve gastrectomy usually see a significant improvement in their health and comfort level as they lose weight. Many are eventually able to discontinue medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, and discontinue nighttime breathing support for sleep apnea.
The John Muir Weight Loss Surgery Center offers sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding, and duodenal switch performed by laparoscopic bariatric surgical specialists. A multi-disciplinary team provides extensive patient evaluation, teaching, support and follow-up. Outcomes and patient satisfaction have been better than national benchmarks and are available for review.
The John Muir Weight Loss Surgery Center offers free monthly seminars the second Wednesday of every month at the John Muir Weight Loss Surgery Center, 2540 East Street, Concord, 6-7:30 p.m. A special seminar for East County residents is being held in Brentwood, Wednesday, September 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the John Muir Outpatient Center, 2400 Balfour Rd., Brentwood.
For more information about surgical procedures at the John Muir Weight Loss Surgery Center, or to register for a free, no-obligation monthly seminar given by the surgeons, call (925) 674-2121.
(Posted September 18, 2007)