What are the surgical procedures for obesity offered at Mercy?
All the procedures are done by the minimally invasive approach known as laparoscopic. We offer different procedures because each patient is individual and the level of assistance and/or medical problems are unique to the individual. We encourage you to learn about all procedures, reflect on your personal needs, and speak with your surgeon in order to determine which procedure would be most beneficial for you. Please remember that no procedure is a cure, but a tool. All procedures require your commitment to a lifelong change in eating habits, exercise, support group attendance and at least a five year follow up plan. Adjustable Lap-Band – This procedure is purely restrictive in which a band is placed around the upper most part of the stomach. This band divides the stomach into two portions, one small and one larger portion. The food is regulated by the small opening so that the patient feels full faster thus eating less calories. The anatomy is not changed and digestion and absorption o
