Millions of Americans struggle with obesity, dieting and their health. At Sentara RMH, we offer sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass as surgical options designed to help patients lose weight gradually and effectively.
Sleeve gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy, also known as gastric sleeve surgery, involves laparoscopically or minimally invasively removing approximately 75-85 percent of the stomach. The remaining stomach takes the shape of a tube or "sleeve" and is about the size of a banana. This procedure limits the amount of food you can eat and helps you feel full sooner. It allows for normal digestion and absorption. Food consumed passes through the digestive tract in the usual order, allowing it to be fully absorbed in the body.
Gastric bypass
According to the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and the National Institutes of Health, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (stomach stapling) is the current gold standard procedure for weight loss surgery. It is one of the most frequently performed weight loss procedures in the United States.
Our patients are invited to watch an online seminar to meet our team and learn more about the weight loss surgery program at Sentara RMH. The seminar will prepare you for what to expect.
Learn more about the program and watch the online seminar at sentaraweightloss.com.