What are the different types of weight loss surgeries?
There are many types, of which four are most common.
There are many different types of weight loss surgeries. Each type has it's own variations and offers unique benefits, depending on your weight loss goals and health conditions.
The most common surgeries are:
- Gastric Sleeve: more info
- Gastric bypass: more info
- Mini gastric bypass (also referred to as Omega Loop Bypass): more info
- Biliopancreatic Diversion with or without Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS or BPD): more info
In all these surgeries the stomach will be much smaller. And sometimes your digestive system will also be altered.
You can discuss with your surgeon which surgery is best for you. And for each of these surgeries, we offer a specialized WLS supplement tailored to your needs.
Find more information:
- Blog: what you need to know about weight loss surgery
- Overview: gastric sleeve
- Overview: gastric bypass
- Overview: mini gastric bypass
- Overview: BPD-DS