Greenville Weight Loss Surgery Center

University Medical Group – Dept. of Bariatric & Minimal Access Surgery

2104 Woodruff Road
Greenville SC 29607

866-445-2785


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Stomach Stapling (Gastroplasty) in Greenville, SC

Stomach stapling surgery is an intense procedure that requires general anesthesia so you will sleep through the entire process. You will be in surgery for 1 to 4 hours and will need to stay in the hospital for 1 to 7 days depending on how well you do.

Stomach stapling surgery works by shrinking the stomach and allowing food to bypass part of the small intestine. After surgery the amount of food you will be able to eat will be much less, you will feel full sooner. Because the intestine is bypassed fewer calories will be absorbed which is how you will lose weight.

During the surgery your stomach is made smaller by using surgical staples that create a small pouch at the top of the stomach. The smaller portion of the stomach is attached to the middle portion of the small intestine.

After Surgery

• You’ll remain in the hospital for 4 to 6 days
• It will take 3 to 5 weeks before you are able to return to normal activities
• You may experience nausea, weakness, sweating, and diarrhea



About University Medical Group – Dept. of Bariatric & Minimal Access Surgery

Dr. Eric S. Bour and Dr. John D. Scott are both Greenville weight loss surgery medical professionals with experience assisting obese patients toward a healthier weight and lifestyle. Excessive weight gain may be a serious threat to health and has a number of uncomfortable and risky side effects including high blood pressure, sleep apnea, difficulty breathing, and can interfere with everyday activities. Patients facing obesity may choose to alter the internal structure of their digestive tract to help minimize the amount of calories ingested.

University Medical Group – Dept. of Bariatric & Minimal Access Surgery is the Greenville weight loss center where patients receive quality care from both physicians and where consultation occurs. Treatments for the treatment of excess weight involve malabsorptive and restrictive measures which help to alter the internal organs so that food is not as readily assimilated or ingested. This may mean weight loss in successful cases. Roux-en-Y and Lap Band procedures are two of the more commonly sought procedures.