My life is easier than it was before thanks to the gastric bypass surgery I had at Morristown Medical.
Robert DeGast
gastric bypass surgery patient at Morristown Medical Center
Bariatric Surgery
At Atlantic Health Weight & Wellness Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, our surgeons are experts in laparoscopic bariatric surgery using the most advanced techniques that result in more rapid recovery for our patients. Patients need to be just as dedicated ' bariatric surgery is not a quick fix, and long-term success relies on a commitment to lifelong medical follow-up, daily vitamin supplementation and changes in your eating behaviors. To make this kind of a commitment, you need to be aware of all major risks and possible complications associated with bariatric surgery. Your surgeon will review these risks with you.
Bariatric Surgery Options
Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and adjustable gastric banding promote long-term weight loss by closing off parts of your stomach to restrict the amount of food you can consume. Each bariatric surgery procedure requires you to follow specific diet restrictions; your appetite and ability to eat certain foods may change. Remember, you'll achieve optimal results by altering your eating habits.
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass:
Gastric bypass surgery is a restrictive-malabsorptive procedure. It not only limits the volume of food you can eat, but it also leads to decreased absorption of fat and calories, thereby limiting your daily caloric intake.
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAP-BAND® or REALIZE™ Band):
This surgical option controls the amount of food that can be consumed at one time. A hollow silicone band, placed around the top of the stomach, creates a small pouch and narrow passageway into the rest of the stomach, thereby limiting the amount of food that can pass through. The band is then inflated with a saline solution. After food enters the pouch, it slowly empties into the rest of the stomach. Liquids pass through the narrow opening created by the band while denser foods are delayed from passing through.
Your surgeon will adjust your band as needed. Patients considering this procedure are carefully screened for dietary habits and preferences, as well as pre-existing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
At Morristown Medical, we offer a private pay gastric band package for this procedure. Learn more >
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy:
The stomach is stapled and divided vertically to remove more than 85 percent of the stomach. The remaining stomach resembles a very slim banana (about one to five ounce capacity). The nerves of the stomach and the outlet valve remain intact to preserve the functions of the stomach. The sleeve gastrectomy works primarily by reducing the size of the stomach so the patient feels full after eating much less, takes in fewer calories, and loses weight. The gastric sleeve may or may not be part of a staged procedure.
Bariatric Surgical Revisions
Sometimes patients need a second bariatric surgery. They may not have lost sufficient weight, or they may have health issues that require additional interventions. Options for revisions should be discussed further with your surgeon.
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