Types of Weight Loss Procedures

Bariatric procedures should be treated as tools that can help you change your eating habits to gradually lose weight. Each one has its pros and cons as applied to specific cases.

Below is a list of the five most commonly performed bariatric procedures:

• Roux-n-Y Gastric Bypass Operation (RGB)
• Adjustable Gastric Banding (commonly known as the Lapband)
• Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)
• Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)
• Duodenal Switch (DS)

It is important for a patient to gain an in-depth understanding of the procedures. The best person to give you this information is your surgeon. Discuss your case with your surgeon and ask about the advantage and disadvantages of each procedure to learn what's best for you.