It’s also a very serious matter. It takes your commitment and preparation and the care of professionals who are dedicated to helping people in your situation.
The physicians at Central Surgical Associates will only perform two types of
bariatric surgery in Jackson, Mississippi. These are the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and the Lap-Band
®. The Roux-en-Y may
be done open or laparoscopically. The Lap-Band
® is only done laparoscopically. Because there are several factors that must be considered, your surgeon will discuss with you whether the procedure should be done open or laparoscopically.
Learn about our
Jackson Mississipi surgeons and find out how their expertise can help you get the results you’re looking for – real help with weight loss and a new lease on life.
Get the “gold standard”: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Our doctors perform what the medical profession considers the “gold standard” of weight-loss surgery: The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
How does Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass work for you?
In simple terms, the gastric bypass technique is special because it helps you lose weight in two ways. First, the surgery reduces the size of your stomach and limits the amount of food you’re able to eat. Second, the surgery achieves “malabsorption” – which basically means your body absorbs fewer calories. Together, these two effects combine to help you feel more satisfied and full – and that makes it easier to eat right, lose the weight and keep it off for good.
Because gastric bypass works in two ways, it’s become one of the most popular weight-loss surgical techniques. It’s remarkably effective, too. In just one year after surgery, people have, on average, lost 77% of their excess weight.
The Central Surgical Associates difference: minimally invasive & easier on you.
The doctors take this highly effective procedure one step further than most, performing it with a minimally invasive technique called laparoscopy.
This minimally invasive approach requires only tiny incisions in your abdomen. The doctors use small, high-tech instruments to perform the surgery, including small video cameras that give them a precise magnified view.
Because there is no long incision, this minimally invasive method means less pain after surgery, less chance for scarring and fewer complications, such as infection. It also means a quicker recovery, so you can get started on your new life even faster.
You won’t find surgeons just anywhere who are skilled with this technique. Dr. Cleveland and Dr. Cummins are among the very few who offer it in the entire region.
Laparoscopic Banding – Lap-Band®
Laparoscopic Banding is a procedure where an adjustable gastric band is placed in order to aide in weight loss. It reduces the stomach’s capacity for food and restricts the amount that can be consumed at one time. During laparoscopic banding a silicone ring is placed around the upper portion of the stomach creating a small pouch. When the pouch is filled the patient feels full. Food then exits the pouch and travels through the remainder of the digestive system.
The Lap-Band® can be adjusted to speed or slow weight loss and is considered less invasive than the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass procedure. Laparoscopic banding does not require cutting the stomach or stapling. Patients who undergo laparoscopic banding surgery can expect a slower, more gradual weight loss.
Your starting point.
This is some basic information on weight-loss surgery and the importance of choosing your surgeon wisely. You’ll need a full evaluation to find out if the surgery is right for you, and there will be lots to learn. But never forget that you’re worth it! With the Central Surgical Associates doctors and all the professionals at the bariatric program at Central Mississippi Medical Center, you’ll have real help you can count on.
Please call Central Surgical Associates to learn more about weight-loss surgery in Jackson, Mississippi. We look forward to caring for you. Call (601) 944-1781.