Weight-Loss Surgery Options

Severely overweight patients are not all alike. However they know that obesity is unhealthy and can be as dangerous as any other disease.

Very few individuals are able to stay with the rigors of dietary reduction for years on end. Weight loss surgery is the only proven successful method for long term weight loss. Studies show that serious health problems (for example, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, coronary heart disease, and other comorbidities) are often improved and even resolved following weight loss surgery.

Many weight loss procedures including Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve mechanically restrict dietary intake but perhaps most importantly, they change the neurological and chemical signals from the GI track to other organs. Hunger is reduced, food preferences often change, as does gut bacteria and metabolic rate, which makes weight loss is relatively fast and easier than non surgical methods alone.

Dr. Owens and the CoastalCenterfor Obesity program have cared for more than 8,000 patients since 1987. Dr. Owens and staff will help you to find the right surgical solution to meet your needs:

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Gastric Bypass

Safe, significant, and permanent weight-loss.

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LAP-BAND® Surgery

The most adjustable and least invasive option.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy

Latest Advance in Safe, long term success and appetite control.

Duodenal Switch

The Duodenal Switch procedure is a restrictive and malabsorptive weight loss surgery.

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Revision Surgery

A safety net, to assure weight-loss success.

Weight Loss Surgery options at-a-glance

Gastric Bypass Adjustable Gastric Band Sleeve Gastrectomy Duodenal Switch Revision Surgery
  • Proven over 40+ years
  • Excellent for resolving Diabetes
  • Best for resolving and preventing heartburn and acid reflux
  • Outpatient Surgery
  • Low Risk
  • More Variable Weight Loss
  • Latest advance in safe long term success and appetite control
  • Dramatic weight loss occurs within first year
  • Excellent Weight Loss
  • Two part surgery: Gastric Sleeve first, Duodenal Switch second
  • Absorb fewer calories
  • Best for Patients with BMI over 50 and type 2 diabetes
  • When Gastric Sleeve might not be enough.
  • Restart weight loss by revising a previous procedure

Health Benefit Comparison

The following information provides an overview of the differences between surgical weight loss options. Only you and your surgeon can evaluate the benefits and risks of weight loss surgery and choose the most appropriate procedure for you.

Health Benefits Shown in Clinical Trials

Gastric Banding Type 2 diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Obstructive sleep apnea Average surgery time Length of hospital stay
Gastric Banding 59% resolved 56% resolved 36% resolved 45% resolved 1 to 2.5 hours Outpatient
Sleeve Gastrectomy 56% resolved 49% resolved 67% resolved 60% resolved 1.5 to 3.5 hours 1 to 2 nights
Gastric Bypass 78% resolved 66% resolved 61% resolved 76% resolved 2 to 3.7 hours 1 to 2 nights