Bariatric Surgery

Understanding Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery helps achieve weight loss by modifying how your stomach and small intestine handle food. At BGC Hospital, we offer various surgical options customized to each patient's needs.

Types of Procedures

• Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB): Creation of a small pouch using an adjustable band
• Gastric Balloon: Non-surgical placement of a saline-filled balloon in the stomach
• Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y): Creation of a small stomach pouch with intestinal rearrangement
• Gastric Sleeve (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy): Removal of a portion of the stomach

Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

• Significant weight loss
• Improvement in obesity-related conditions
• Better cardiovascular health
• Type 2 diabetes control
• Reduced joint pain
• Enhanced fertility
• Improved quality of life

Our Comprehensive Approach

• Detailed pre-surgical evaluation
• Nutritional counseling
• Psychological support
• Minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Long-term follow-up care