Bariatric Treatments in New Jersey
Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Options
You’ll find the full range of proven weight loss surgeries at Hackensack Meridian Health. Our experienced surgeons can recommend the procedure that best fits your medical needs and lifestyle.- Gastric Bypass – Shaping the stomach into a smaller pouch and bypassing part of the small intestine means your body absorbs fewer calories.
- Lap-Band Surgery – Placing a band around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch means you’ll eat smaller portions and feel full more quickly.
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve) Removing 75-85 percent of the stomach reduces the amount of food you can eat and hormones that stimulate your appetite.
- Weight Loss Revision Surgery – If you had poor results after your first weight loss surgery or if you gained weight or experienced complications, you may consider corrective surgery.
Recover Faster
Your weight loss procedure is performed through a few small incisions. Surgeons use a laparoscopic or robotic surgical system with state-of-the-art computer technology, a camera and small tools. This gives you a:- Faster recovery
- Less blood loss
- Lower risk of infection
- Reduced pain
Erin's Robotic Bariatric Surgery Story
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between the main types of weight-loss surgery?
There are three main types of weight-loss surgery, each working in a different way:
- Gastric Bypass: This procedure shapes the stomach into a smaller pouch and connects it directly to the small intestine. This bypasses most of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine, causing the body to absorb fewer calories.
- Lap-Band Surgery: A band is placed around the upper part of the stomach to create a small pouch. This limits the amount of food you can eat and makes you feel full more quickly. This procedure is adjustable and reversible, and it does not affect how food is absorbed.
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve): This surgery removes 75-85 percent of the stomach, leaving a smaller, sleeve-shaped stomach. This not only reduces the amount of food you can eat but also removes the part of the stomach that produces hormones that stimulate your appetite.
What type of weight-loss surgery is the most common?
Gastric Bypass (also called Roux-en-Y) is the most common type of weight-loss surgery, though which type is right for you depends on your situation and needs.
Am I a candidate for weight-loss surgery?
Candidacy for weight-loss surgery generally depends on your Body Mass Index (BMI) and any related health conditions. While specific criteria vary by procedure, you may be a candidate if you meet one of the following general guidelines:
- Your BMI is 40 or higher.
- Your BMI is 35 or higher, and you have a serious weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes, severe sleep apnea, or heart disease.
- Your BMI is between 30-40, and you have one or more weight-related health conditions.
The best way to determine if you are a candidate is to consult with an experienced surgeon who can recommend the procedure that best fits your medical needs and lifestyle.
