Surgical Treatment
Weight loss surgery is an option for those who have exhausted other options such as dieting and exercise, and are at risk of developing, or have already developed obesity related health conditions. The most important step in weight loss surgery is getting all of the information you need about the surgery. At NQOSC we perform two procedures: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding and Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
The purpose of this type of surgery is to help you lose weight safely and steadily and improve your overall health and quality of life. Both procedures are restrictive and performed laparoscopically. Restrictive weight-loss surgery works by reducing the amount of food consumed at one time. It does not interfere with the normal digestion of food. The theory is simple. When you feel full, you are more likely to have reduced feelings of hunger and will no longer feel deprived. The result is that you eat less.
Gastric Bypass is a procedure commonly performed in the United States. It is major, open surgery and is both a restrictive and malabsorptive operation, which can be especially effective on super obese patients. We do not perform gastric bypass at NQOSC.
