Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery at Meridian Pavilion | UW Medicine (2024)

FAQs

What is the number one weight loss surgery? ›

The two most common weight loss procedures are Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. “Sleeve is a bit safer, while gastric bypass is a bit more effective,” Dr. Aminian says. “But both procedures help people lose large amounts of weight, and they both have profound metabolic effects.”

Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 40 or BMI greater than 35 with medical complications related to obesity, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and gallbladder disease. Use this BMI calculator from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to check your BMI.

Biliopancreatic diversion can result in even greater and faster weight loss than a gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. It is considered one of the most effective weight loss surgeries.

In gastric sleeve surgery, also called vertical sleeve gastrectomy, a surgeon removes most of your stomach, leaving only a banana-shaped section that is closed with staples. The surgery reduces the amount of food that can fit in your stomach, making you feel full sooner.

The Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is the most widely used, and safest, in the bariatric world. As with any major surgery, gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries pose potential health risks, both in the short term and long term.

Commonly called Lap-Band® surgery, laparoscopic gastric banding is the least invasive type of bariatric surgery since no organs are being cut or moved. During the surgery, an adjustable band is placed around the top portion of the stomach. This creates a smaller stomach pouch so you eat less and feel full sooner.

Based on data reported in clinical studies, Qsymia is likely the most effective prescription weight-loss pill. It tends to lead to the largest amount of weight loss in the highest percentage of people.

You'll likely not be able to have surgery if you have these conditions: Blood-clotting disorders. Severe heart disease that prohibits the safe use of anesthesia. Other conditions that increase the risk of using anesthesia.

Liposuction is the best surgery for belly fat if you want more dramatic results, such as: A chiseled six-pack. Sculpted physique for a more athletic and muscular contour. Removed unwanted fat.

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a newer type of minimally invasive weight-loss procedure. There are no cuts with endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Instead, a suturing device is inserted into the throat and down to the stomach.

What is one of the top 3 causes of death after bariatric surgery? ›

This study reported on 33 deaths from 4431 operations (0.7% mortality) and reported that 30% of the deaths were due to pulmonary embolism, 27% due to cardiac causes, and 21% due to anastomotic leak.

In some cases, weight loss surgery like gastric sleeve can be a bad decision and make patients regret it when faced with numerous downsides of the surgery. Every medical intervention, especially a serious one like surgery, has a certain risk of side effects and complications.