RenY Gastric Bypass

The surgeon essentially creates a smaller stomach, shaped like a narrow sleeve by separating it from the larger portion of the stomach. The larger part of the stomach contains a hormone responsible for appetite, so after the sleeve procedure, hunger is greatly reduced. All the functions of the stomach remain intact, only its volume is reduced. The “sleeved” portion of the stomach remains connected to the intestines.

This is a safe and effective way to achieve and maintain a healthier weight. This operation is also a viable alternative for those patients who have specific conditions that prohibit gastric bypass surgery.

After you complete your initial consultation with one of the surgeons at the Center, and you remain a potential candidate for surgery, you’ll be asked to undergo a series of diagnostic tests and consultations to make sure that you will do well with the surgery. The nurse will go over with you in detail the tests and consultations you’ll need to undergo prior to surgery, and you can arrange with your primary care provider to have the tests done.

After your surgery, you won’t able to eat as much food as you can now and you may lose a significant amount of weight—improving your overall health and quality of life and increasing your life expectancy. Other conditions related to obesity may be alleviated, as well, such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. You’ll feel a new sense of pride in your appearance and a motivation to stay on an exercise regimen and general wellness program.

Generally, you’ll go home one to two days after surgery, follow a liquid diet for the first week or two, then soft foods after that. You’ll be given medications to take as directed for pain and acid reflux. You should be back to work and non-strenuous physical activity about a week after the procedure. Although most patients have a very smooth recovery, yours may not be the same as other patients. For example, you may experience regurgitation, nausea, acid reflux, constipation, or diarrhea. While these are generally normal, be sure to inform your doctor if any of these occur.

As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks and complications that can occur in a sleeve gastrectomy. Although these problems rarely occur, we want you to be aware of them upfront. The Khalili Center team is committed to providing you with the information you need to make a well-informed decision about whether this option—or another procedure—is right for you.

During the LAP-BAND® procedure, the LAP-BAND® is placed around the uppermost part of the stomach, dividing it into two parts: a small upper pouch and a lower stomach. The upper pouch can hold only about 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of food. As a result, you eat less food at one time, feel full sooner, and feel satisfied longer. The goal is to lose weight gradually, at a healthy rate of 1 to 2 pounds per week. No part of your stomach is stapled or removed during surgery, and your intestines are not rerouted, so you can continue to absorb nutrients from food. The LAP-BAND® is made of biocompatible materials, so it can be placed inside your body without causing harm. The side of the band that fits against your stomach is lined with a soft balloon. After the LAP-BAND® surgery, saline (a safe liquid) is delivered into the balloon to control the band tightness.

The degree of band tightness affects how much food you can eat during a meal and the length of time it takes for food to empty from the upper pouch. When the band is adjusted to the proper tightness, you’ll feel full sooner and stay fuller longer. As the band helps you eat less food, your body will stop storing excess calories and start using its fat supply for energy.

After you complete your initial surgical consultation with one of the physicians at the Center, and you remain a potential candidate for surgery, you’ll be asked to undergo a series of diagnostic tests and consultations to make sure that you will do well with the surgery. The nurse will go over with you in detail the tests and consultations you will need to undergo prior to surgery and you can arrange with your primary care provider to have the tests done.

After your banding procedure, you won’t able to eat as much food as you can now and you may lose a significant amount of weight—improving your overall health and quality of life and increasing your life expectancy. Other conditions related to obesity may be alleviated, as well, such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. You’ll feel a new sense of pride in your appearance and a motivation to stay on an exercise regimen and general wellness program.

The LAP-BAND® is implanted using laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery while you’re under anesthesia. Laparoscopic surgery is performed using small incisions—and usually means a shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, smaller scars, and less pain than open surgical procedures.

After the surgery, your body will need to adjust to the newly implanted LAP-BAND®. Although most patients have a very smooth recovery, yours may not be the same as other patients. For example, you may experience regurgitation, nausea, acid reflux, constipation, or diarrhea. While these are generally normal, be sure to inform your doctor if any of these occur.

As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks and complications that can occur with LAP-BAND®. Although these problems rarely occur, we want you to be aware of them. The Khalili Center team is committed to providing you with the information you need to make a well-informed decision about whether this option—or another procedure—is right for you.

While generally successful, the two most widely-performed surgical procedures, gastric bypass and adjustable LAP-BAND®, require occasional revision. This is due to either device-related problems or unsatisfactory weight loss. In addition, several surgeries that are no longer commonly performed (jejunoileal bypass or the stapled gastroplasty), are associated with many anatomic and nutritional complications. Patients who underwent these procedures frequently require revisional surgery. The outcome of most revisional operations is favorable when performed by an experienced bariatric surgeon—and when patients are appropriately selected for such procedures. The founder of the Khalili Center, Dr. Theodore M. Khalili, is one of the leading authorities on revisional bariatric surgery in the U.S., and has performed more of these procedures than any other doctor in Southern California.

After you complete your initial consultation with one of the surgeons at the Center, and you remain a potential candidate for surgery, you’ll be asked to undergo a series of diagnostic tests and consultations to make sure that you will do well with the surgery. The nurse will go over with you in detail the tests and consultations you’ll need to undergo prior to surgery, and you can arrange with your primary care provider to have the tests done.

The goals and outcomes of each revisional surgery can vary, depending on the previous operation(s) that were performed. Generally, you won’t able to eat as much food as you can now and you may lose a significant amount of weight—improving your overall health and quality of life and increasing your life expectancy. Other conditions related to obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea, may be alleviated, as well. You’ll also feel a new sense of pride in your appearance and a motivation to stay on an exercise regimen and general wellness program.

Generally, you’ll go home two to three days after surgery, follow a liquid diet for the first week or two, then soft foods after that. You’ll be given medications to take as directed for pain and acid reflux. You should be back to work and non-strenuous physical activity about a week after the procedure. Although most patients have a very smooth recovery, yours may not be the same as other patients. For example, you may experience regurgitation, nausea, acid reflux, constipation, or diarrhea. While these are generally normal, be sure to inform your doctor if any of these occur.

As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks and complications that can occur in a revisional surgery. With every re-operation we perform, we take extra precautions throughout the process. Although problems rarely occur, we want you to be aware of them upfront. The Khalili Center team is committed to providing you with the information you need to make a well-informed decision about whether this option is right for you.

⊲ Comprehensive two-part program designed to provide
effective, motivating results that you can see. With ORBERA™
patients on average lose 3.1 times the weight they would with
diet and exercise alone.

⊲ Starts with a soft balloon placed in your stomach for six months
to reinforce proper portion control.

⊲ The ORBERA balloon take up space in your stomach helps you
eat smaller meals.

⊲ Balloon is temporary and placed in your stomach for six months
without surgery or any incisions

⊲ Patients will receive coaching from a team of experts, which
may include a dietician, psychologist, and support groups.

⊲ Coaching continues after balloon is removed at six months for a
total of 12 months

⊲ The weight loss is rapid with the majority of weight loss typically
occurring in the first three months of treatment

⊲ On average patients lost 3.1 times the weight loss of diet and
exercise alone

⊲ The adjustments to your eating habits and your continued
efforts to stay active will greatly influence your results

⊲ After six months with the ORBERA™ two-part program, people
lost an average 3.1x the weight patients lost with diet & exercise
alone.

⊲ Proven to keep the weight off even after the
balloon is removed.

⊲ A more than 20 year history of helping thousands
of people lose weight.

⊲ More than 220,000 ORBERA™ balloons have been distributed
worldwide in over 80 countries.

⊲ With the FDA approval of ORBERA™, patients now have a safe
and effective treatment option.

⊲ Non-surgical procedure done under a mild sedative, the thin
and deflated ORBERA™ balloon is placed into the stomach. It is
then filled with saline until it’s about the size of a grapefruit. The
procedure typically takes about 20-30 minutes so you can go
home the very same day

⊲ At six months, the balloon is removed in the same way it was
placed. Through a non-surgical procedure done under a mild
sedative, it is deflated first then removed

As with any medical procedure, there are potential risks and complications that can occur with the Gastric Balloon. Although these problems rarely occur, we want you to be aware of them upfront. The Khalili Center team is committed to providing you with the information you need, including risks, to make a well-informed decision about whether this option—or another procedure—is right for you.