Procedures

Barrington Bariatric Center offers two innovative surgical weight loss procedures:

Laparoscopic  Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass – One of the most popular and successful surgical approaches to weight loss surgery is the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, which is considered the ‘Gold Standard’ of all bariatric procedures. This procedure involves modification of the stomach into a small upper pouch so that only a small amount of food can be eaten at one time.  Food is routed past much of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine.  Weight loss is typically dramatic, and co-morbidities can be reduced by up to 80%.  This procedure is done laparoscopically.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding - is a form of restrictive weight loss surgery that involves an inflatable, adjustable band which is placed around the top portion of the stomach.  The placement of the band creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach which holds approximately 50 ml. This pouch 'fills' with food quickly and the passage of food from the top to the bottom of the stomach is slowed. As the upper part of the stomach believes it is ‘full’, the message to the brain is that the stomach is full and this sensation helps the person to eat smaller portions, eat less and therefore lose weight over time.  The band can be adjusted during follow up visits to optimize weight loss, and there is no cutting or stapling of the stomach.  This surgery is performed laparoscopically.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Educational Video	Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Educational Video