At Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance, we offer both surgical and non-surgical approaches to weight loss to help you improve your health and quality of life.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure is the gold standard for weight-loss surgery. It works by restricting food intake and minimizing the absorption of calories. Studies show that after five years, nearly three-quarters of Roux-en-Y patients have maintained a 70% loss of their excess weight. Additionally, within one year of surgery, more than 95% of weight-related health problems are relieved, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea.

Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve gastrectomy is considered a restrictive and mildly metabolic operation. Performed laparoscopically, two-thirds of the stomach is cut away and removed, leaving a narrow, banana-shaped stomach. The new, smaller stomach aids in portion control and reduces hunger. Weight loss with the sleeve is gradual, but still occurs at a faster rate than with the adjustable gastric band. Expected excess weight loss is about 60% at year 1. Five-year data suggests that most patients that adhere to the recommended lifestyle will maintain their weight loss.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Band

The laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (lap-band) is a purely restrictive procedure. It involves placing a silastic (plastic) band around the top portion of the stomach so that the stomach acts as if it has been reduced in size. The goal is portion control. The band’s tightness around the stomach is adjusted by adding or removing fluid from a balloon on the inside of the band.

While many bariatric patients are successful with their initial weight loss procedure, a small percentage of patients may have less than optimal weight loss, a significant amount of weight regain or complications from the initial bariatric surgery. For safe and successful revisional surgeries, the highest level of expertise is required and available through our program.  

Common revisional surgeries include:

• Removal of lap band and conversion to other procedure such as sleeve or bypass 
• Gastric bypass revision
• Conversion from sleeve to bypass

Additional Services

Whether you choose a surgical or non-surgical weight loss program, you’ll receive education, nutritional guidance, counseling and lifelong follow-up support. Additional services include:

• Body contouring
• Medically supervised weight management programs
• Personalized exercise programs
• Consultation with registered dieticians
• Counseling with psychologists who specialize in weight loss
• Support groups before and after surgery

Each of the bariatric professionals and specialists on your team understands the challenges of unhealthy weight. We work with you to make sure your weight loss program is comfortable, efficient and tailored to your needs. Our core team includes:

• Bariatric surgical specialists
• Dietitians
• Psychologists
• Registered nurses
• Nurse practitioners
• Physician assistants
• Technicians

You are one step closer on your journey to weight loss. To be prepared for what’s to come, all bariatric surgery patients are required to attend two support groups prior to surgery. Viewing this video series will count as attendance at one support group.

• Exercise Before and After Surgery
• Nutrition Prior to Surgery
• Nutrition Facts Label
• Nutrition After Surgery
• Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation