Bariatric Surgeon in El Paso TX
If you or anyone you know is suffering from severe obesity, then you know exercise and diet often fail to effectively treat this condition. Bariatric surgery is a procedure that is performed in order to help such people lose excess weight. At our practice, we offer the most effective bariatric surgery to help patients lose excess fat or weight.
Who is a Bariatric Surgeon?
A bariatric surgeon is a specialized surgeon who focuses on weight loss surgery as a treatment for obesity and unnatural obesity. Below are some benefits of bariatric surgery
- The procedure helps to enhance cardiovascular health
- The procedure helps to alleviate depression
- The procedure might stop obstructive sleep apnea
- The procedure might improve fertility
Procedure for Bariatric Surgery
It is possible that you are a candidate for one or more bariatric surgeries. Our specialist will recommend the one that best suits your individual needs. Our gastric balloon involves the insertion of a compressed balloon through the mouth and into the stomach using an elastic scope. We then inflate the balloon to decrease the space within the stomach. The procedure is temporary and the balloon is later removed within six months.
During our adjustable gastric banding, a permanent silicone is placed around the stomach. This band decreases the size of your stomach without cutting out any part of it. This procedure is usually carried out laparoscopically. We place a small port directly beneath the skin so the band can be altered.
Our sleeve gastrectomy is the removal of a part of the stomach, which results in a reduction of your stomach’s size. Gastric bypass is the separation of the opening of the small intestine from the lower area of the stomach and the rejoining of the opening of the small intestine to the upper area of the stomach. This reduces the quantity of food your stomach can hold.
Contact Us Today
Contact us today at our practice to schedule a one-on-one consultation. Our dedicated team will be happy to meet with you and determine whether bariatric surgery is right for you.