Gastric Bypass

Achieving Excellence In 2007, WCH was designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. The designation recognizes bariatric surgical programs that have demonstrated track records of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery.

Women & Children’s Hospital has a reputation for quality and meeting our patient’s needs. We want to know our patients and their concerns. Gastric Bypass is more than just surgery to us, it’s a lifechanging event and we will be here with you throughout the process. We have built a program that caters to the patient’s unique circumstances and desires with good health and a healthy lifestyle in mind.

Weight-loss options for you

Women & Children’s Hospital (WCH) offers a comprehensive surgical weight-loss program featuring board-certified general surgeons Richard Shimer, M.D., and Keith Chung, M.D., who perform minimally invasive gastric bypass and Lap-Band procedures. Gastric bypass surgery makes the stomach smaller by creating a pouch at the top of the stomach, which allows food to bypass part of the small intestine, causing you to feel full more quickly. During Lap-Band, a silicone band is placed around the upper part of the stomach and divides the stomach into a small portion above the band and a larger portion below the band. The smaller section limits the amount of food the stomach can hold.

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Health Resources: Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric Bypass Surgery Detailed information on gastric bypass surgery, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the digestive system, and an illustration of a gastric bypass procedure.

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We offer our patients:

Monthly Support Group. This group meets monthly in Women & Children’s Hospital first floor classroom. This group will provide information for person’s interested in gastric bypass surgery, feature guest speakers discussing current issues, and serve as on-going support for post-operative patients. Dietary Consultation. You will meet one-on-one with a registered dietician while you are in the hospital to discuss on-going nutritional health and how to alter your new lifestyle.

Bariatric Buddy. This visitation program starts during your hospital stay and is designed to put you “in touch” with another gastric bypass patient for support and encouragement.

Individual and Small Group Meetings with Your Surgeon. Your first physician visit will consist of a small group discussion at Women & Children’s Hospital to familiarize you with all the details of the procedure including a hospital tour, insurance information and an in-depth discussion with your surgeon as to what you can expect from surgery. Following this small group discussion, your surgeon will meet with you at his office for an individual consultation.

Call 337-475-4760 to speak to one of our dedicated medical staff members today.