Bariatric Surgery Options
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Find the right surgical weight-loss procedure for you—learn about our bariatric surgery options at REX Bariatric Specialists in Raleigh, Cary, Garner, and Wakefield, North Carolina. As part of our surgical preparation process, you’ll meet one-on-one with a bariatric surgeon to discuss your goals, health, and treatment options. Trust the guidance of our doctors, who perform hundreds of bariatric surgeries annually and have the experience to recommend the best Bariatric Surgery options in Raleigh for you.
The Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a way to alter structures in the digestive tract in order to reduce appetite. This leads to effective weight loss.
Obesity is linked to many life-threatening chronic diseases, which can improve after bariatric surgery and sustained weight loss. The procedure can result in improvement in the following conditions:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood sugar
- Heart disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Cancer
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Ideal Candidates
The best candidates for one of our bariatric surgery options are those with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40, which is already considered extreme obesity. Candidates with a BMI of 35 to 39.9 and other health-related issues can also benefit from these procedures.
However, bariatric surgery options are not for every overweight person. Candidates must undergo a thorough screening process and be willing to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Bariatric Surgery Consultation
The initial consultation for bariatric surgery consists of answering questions about your medical history, family history, and diet to give the medical team a foundation on what to work with. Tell them about your past weight-loss treatments and their results.
Our bariatric specialists will discuss the available bariatric surgery options and recommend the best choice for you. They will go over pre- and post-surgery instructions and tell you what to expect from the procedure.
Types of Weight-Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is effective and durable, working to ease your sense of hunger and, to varying degrees, reduce the absorption of excess fat and unneeded calories. These changes produce not only weight loss but also the resolution of many obesity-related diseases. Rex Bariatric Specialists offers a wide-ranging choice of weight loss procedures to meet your individual needs:
- Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (Switch) – Sleeves the stomach (reducing 80 percent) and connects to the lower portion of the small intestine to form a long intestinal bypass.
- Single Anastomosis Duodeno-ileostomy with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI) – Sleeves the stomach, (reducing 80 percent) and connects to the middle portion of the small intestine to form a medium bypass.
- Roux en Y gastric bypass (Bypass)– Divides your stomach into a small pouch that connects to your upper small intestine to form a short bypass.
- Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (Sleeve) – Sleeves the stomach and removes about 85 percent.
Our expert surgeons for bariatric surgery in Raleigh have worked collaboratively to develop and standardize our nationally recognized techniques. We offer you only the most proven and effective surgery options and seek the highest quality outcomes.
Testimonials
Cannot say enough positive about this group. I’ve been a patient of theirs for two years now. The excellent physicians are involved and motivating before and after surgery. The dietitians are very knowledgeable and always available for my many questions. The office staff is ALWAYS friendly and efficient. I recommend them highly.
Revisional Weight-Loss Surgery
If you follow your recovery plan and make the required lifestyle changes after surgery, you’ll likely experience the best possible long-term outcome. But if you still regain a lot of weight after having a bariatric procedure, ask your surgeon about revisional surgery. Together, you can explore options for follow-up treatment to help you lose more weight.
Remove a Gastric Band
Talk to us if you had Lap-Band surgery and would like to try a different bariatric surgical approach. We can remove the band and perform a minimally invasive sleeve gastrectomy (partial stomach removal) at the same time to help you lose weight more successfully.
How Much Does Bariatric Surgery Cost?
The overall cost of bariatric surgery options in Raleigh will depend on several factors. The price can be affected by body type, type of technique performed, surgical complications, and even allergies. Find out more by scheduling a bariatric surgery consultation.
Reduce Cost with Outpatient Bariatric Surgery
If your insurance plan doesn’t cover the price of bariatric surgery, ask your surgeon if you qualify to receive gastric sleeve or SIPS surgery on an outpatient basis. You’ll get the same surgery but stay in the hospital for less time—reducing the cost. Your surgical team will closely monitor your recovery beginning the next day.
BARIATRIC SURGERY FAQS
- Allow several weeks for a full recovery.
- Walk as much as you comfortably can.
- Avoid lifting anything heavier than 10 pounds.
- Refrain from strenuous chores until cleared by your healthcare provider.
- Be cautious when climbing stairs, pausing as needed.
- Engage in simple activities like walking or gardening based on your provider's guidance.
- Consult your healthcare provider for your return-to-work timeline.
Schedule a Bariatric Surgery Consultation
If you have any questions about bariatric surgery options in Raleigh or would like to book a consultation with one of our highly skilled surgeons, please contact Rex Bariatric Specialists today. Our skilled team can help you get the sculpted body you have always desired.