Compare Bariatric Procedures: Which Procedure Is Right For You?

Compare bariatric procedures to find which procedure is right for you. Below can quickly compare the leading bariatric procedures to the leading alternatives.

Comparison of Bariatric Surgery

	Gastric Sleeve Surgery	Gastric Bypass Surgery	Duodenal Switch	Gastric Banding Surgery	Gastric Balloon Procedure
Method of Weight Loss	Restrictive	Restrictive & Malabsorptive	Restrictive & Malabsorptive	Restrictive	Restrictive
Duration of Procedure	1.5 Hour	2 Hour	4 Hour	1 Hour	2 Hour
Length of Hospital Stay	2 Nights	2 to 3 Nights	2-3 Nights	2-3 Nights	0-1 Nights
Estimated Weight Loss	65% of Excess Weight	70% of Excess Weight	65-90% of Excess Weight	45% of Excess Weight	35% of Excess Weight
Weight Loss at 1 Year	60-70%	60-80%	70%	40-55%	35%
Comorbidities	High Resolved Rate	Higher Resolved	Significant Resolved Rates	Some Resolved Rate	N/A
Hypertension Resolved	68%	69%	43%	43%	N/A
Diabetes Resolved	55%	83%	92-100%	60%	N/A
Migrations Resolved	40%	57%	Major Improvements	Some	N/A
GERD Resolved	50%	80%	49%	87%	N/A
Mortality			0.3%	0.1%
Asthma	90%	80%	90%	82%	N/A
Sleep Apnea	62%	98%	85%	85%	N/A
Depression	Most Resolved	Most Resolved	57%	57%	N/A
Quality of Life Improved	93%	95%	95%	Most	N/A
Common Complications	Staple Line Leaks 0.5%	Anastomotic Leaks %5	N/A	N/A	N/A
Common Side Effects			GERD, Gallstone, Bowel Movement	Band Erosion, Band Intolerance, Band Slippage
Recovery	2 to 4 Weeks	2 to 4 Weeks	2 to 4 Weeks	4 to 6 Weeks	1 Weeks
Cost: Self-Pay Average	$18,000	$25,000	$30,000	$25,000	$11,500
Cost w/ Renew Bariatrics	$3,899	$6,299	$7,499	Not Offered	Not Offered

Compare Bariatric Procedures Side by Side:

• Gastric Sleeve Surgery vs. Gastric Bypass Surgery
• Gastric Sleeve Surgery vs. Intragastric Balloon
• Gastric Sleeve Surgery vs. Duodenal Switch
• Gastric Sleeve Surgery vs. Gastric Banding (Lap-Band, REALIZE)
• Gastric Bypass Surgery vs. Duodenal Switch
• Lap-Band vs. REALIZE Band System

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