Finding a Gastric Bypass Specialist in El Paso

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Dr. Benjamin Clapp

Weight loss surgery solutions can help you lose weight when diet and exercise fail to provide the results you want.

Managing obesity is not simply a matter of changing your appearance and getting rid of the extra weight. Being overweight is often associated with a large number of health issues that range from high blood pressure and heart disease to joint problems and depression to infertility.

Why choose surgery?

Bariatric surgery is an effective way to reduce your weight while warding off the dangers of obesity, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, among others. Weight loss surgery involves reducing the size of your stomach to directly reduce your food intake. The procedure also causes changes in your appetizing hormone levels, which helps to lower your appetite and boost insulin sensitivity, which often causes diabetes remission.  

There are many different approaches to bariatric surgery, though Dr. Dr. Benjamin Clapp recommends Gastric Bypass for severely obese patients. This procedure involves bisecting the stomach and small intestines into two segments, and then linking the smaller ones together to reduce both your food intake and absorption in the intestines. It can result in 60-80% excess weight loss, with long-term results that extend over 20 years after surgery. The procedure also helps to resolve most obesity-related health problems.

What to Expect

Our comprehensive surgical weight loss program is focused on delivering long-term health, and includes a number of activities before your surgery, as well as post-operative care, a customized workout routine, nutritional counseling, support groups, and more.

Dr. Clapp will determine if you’re a good candidate for gastric bypass surgery. For this, you can expect:

  • A complete psychological assessment by a specialist
  • A pre-surgery dietary assessment by a dietitian
  • A comprehensive exercise assessment and program development
  • A dedicated team of compassionate physicians and professional care before and after your surgery

Gastric Bypass surgery can help you get rid of a substantial amount of weight, and also improve your overall health and quality of life, enhancing your well-being and possibly adding years to your life. Please visit us today to learn more about this procedure.

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