Weight loss surgery

Our bariatric surgeons perform the following weight loss procedures:

• Adjustable gastric band
• Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty
• Gastric bypass
• Intragastric balloon (gastric balloon)
• Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve)

Benefits and risks of bariatric surgery

Weight loss surgery is intended not only to decrease your weight but also to improve your overall health. Obesity-related health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure, are greatly reduced after weight loss surgery. However, as with all surgeries and medical procedures, there are benefits and risks to be considered. These will vary based on your unique situation.

To learn more about these surgeries, sign up for a free virtual or in-person seminar. Additionally, to make an informed decision, we encourage you to educate yourself about the types, benefits and risks of the various bariatric surgery methods. We also recommend you talk to your doctor, other weight loss surgery patients and your loved ones as you begin your journey.

Life after bariatric surgery

The transformative weight loss journey requires work and commitment. A comprehensive bariatric program of nutritional counseling, support and a follow-up plan best accomplishes weight loss after surgery. For all the surgeries we offer, we include this kind of postsurgical care to ensure you are successful in your goals.

With bariatric surgery, there is also an element of commitment to significant lifestyle changes that must be considered. Long-term success is dependent on accepting new rules for eating and food selection, which is taught in the follow-up period after surgery.

Overview

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a newer type of minimally invasive weight-loss procedure. In endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, a suturing device is inserted into your throat and down to your stomach. The endoscopist then places sutures in your stomach to make it smaller. This procedure may be an option if you're significantly overweight — a body mass index of 30 or more — and diet and exercise haven't worked for you.

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty leads to significant weight loss. It helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat. And the procedure is minimally invasive, reducing the risk of operative complications and allowing quick return to daily activities.

Bariatric surgery is the general term for a variety of weight loss surgical procedures. The surgery is a tool, not a cure, to help treat weight problems. Our goal is to help you transform your life through surgical weight loss when nonsurgical attempts have been unsuccessful.

Accelerated track weight loss surgery

If you plan to self-pay for your weight loss procedure, we offer a "Fast Track" program to help expedite your journey to better health. With this option, we can guide you through our process in roughly eight to ten weeks.

For questions regarding our accelerated surgical weight loss program, call us at (804) 967-5246.

Our bariatric surgeries are performed by the accomplished surgeons of Advanced Surgical Partners of Virginia (ASPV). Their offices are conveniently located at our hospital.