Greenville Weight Loss Surgery Center
University Medical Group – Dept. of Bariatric & Minimal Access Surgery
2104 Woodruff Road
Greenville SC 29607
866-445-2785
Weight Loss Surgery in Greenville, SC
Eligibility for Weight Loss Surgery
• At least 100 pounds over weight
• A mass body index between 35 and 39.9
• Serious health issues like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or sleep apnea
• Understand the operation and the lifestyle commitment that you will need to make
The Procedure
Stomach stapling weight loss 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 this weight loss 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 Weight Loss 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.