Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Bariatric Surgery
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Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Bariatric Surgery

  • Weight-loss and bariatric surgery

Hours

Monday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Bariatric surgery options for you

Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Bariatric Surgery provides you with weight-loss surgery options that are right for you.

At Ascension Medical Group Illinois - Bariatric Surgery, Center for Bariatrics & Weight Loss, our bariatric procedures are performed laparoscopically using small incisions. This may result in less pain, faster healing time, shorter hospitalizations and less scarring. In the long-term, weight-loss surgery can help reduce your appetite and the amount of food you need to feel full.

Bariatric procedures at Ascension Medical Group Illinois

Duodenal switch

  • BMI: 50 and above
  • About 80% of the stomach is removed and a portion of the small intestine is bypassed
  • Effective for extremely obese patients with type 2 diabetes
  • Reduces meal size and calorie absorption
  • Patients may lose 60–80% of excess weight over 2 years

Gastric bypass

  • BMI: 35 and above
  • Surgeon creates small stomach pouch and bypasses a small portion of intestine
  • Often referred to as the “Gold Standard” of bariatric surgery
  • May reverse some contributing factors to diabetes
  • Patients may lose 65–80% of excess weight over 18 months

Intragastric balloon

  • BMI: 30–40
  • Saline-filled balloon placed in the stomach
  • Endoscopic outpatient procedure
  • Balloon removed after 6 months
  • Helps reduce portions and hunger
  • Patients may lose 20–60 pounds in 6 months

LAP-Band® (gastric gand)

  • BMI: 30 and above
  • An adjustable band is placed at the top of your stomach
  • No cutting, stapling or rerouting of anatomy
  • Adjusted in-office to help with appetite and hunger
  • Can be removed if needed
  • Patients may lose 40–50% of excess weight over 2 years

Sleeve gastrectomy

  • BMI: 35 and above
  • 80% of the stomach is removed, creating a banana or “sleeve” shape
  • Fewer food intolerances
  • No intestinal rerouting
  • Similar results to a gastric bypass with less risk
  • Patients may lose 30–50% of excess weight in first 6–12 months; 50–70% over 2 years

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