Weight Loss Surgery
Dr. Ragui Sadek, Chief of Bariatric Surgery at RWJBarnabas Health, gives an overview of the Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery program which has changed the lives of thousands of patients across New Jersey. As one of the best weight loss programs in the nation, the Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery program at RWJBH uses the most advanced technologies and experienced surgeons to help patients lose weight and gain back their freedom.
Explore Your Weight Loss Options Today
Many patients struggle with their weight, but in some cases, lifestyle changes aren't enough to counter adverse health effects of obesity. We provide various surgical procedures that are clinically proven to help patients lose the weight they need to stabilize their health and transform their lives. If you are interested in weight loss surgery options, our friendly, knowledgeable team is ready to assist you.
Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery—or "bariatric surgery"—involves reducing the size of the patient's stomach. This means that a patient will feel full sooner, eat less, and with the help of other lifestyle changes, reduce their weight.
There are two types of bariatric surgical procedures: restrictive and malabsorptive. Our accomplished weight loss surgeons can help determine which type of procedure will best accommodate each patient.
Some of the surgical procedures we provide include:
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Roux-en Y gastric bypass
- Loop duodenal switch
Our bariatric surgery statistics are above the national average for success for our patients. More than just performing the surgery, our physicians and counselors can help patients identify and establish the lifestyle changes they need to make their weight loss surgery a success. In some cases, we also offer ongoing support group resources and nutritional counseling
Let’s Be Healthy Together. Contact us for more information.