There are three different weight loss procedures performed at
Lourdes:
COMPARISON OF PROCEDURES
| |
Laproscopic Sleeve
Gastrectomy |
Laproscopic Gastric
Bypass |
Laproscopic Adjustable Gastric
Bypass |
| Technique |
Minimally Invasive |
Minimally Invasive |
Minimally Invasive |
| Length of Surgery |
1.5 - 2.5 hours
|
3 - 4 hours |
30 - 90 minutes
|
| Time in Hospital |
2 - 3 day |
3 - 4 days |
1 days |
| Return to Work |
2 - 4 weeks |
4 - 6 weeks |
2 - 4 weeks |
| Permanence |
Not reversible |
Not reversible |
Usually Not reversible |
| Weight Loss |
50 - 60%
Excess body weight at 2 years. |
50 - 70%
Excess body weight at 2 years. |
40 - 50%
Excess body weight
at 2 years. |
For more information or to schedule an
appointment with our Bariatric Nurse Navigator, please call us at
607-798-5485.
