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Sleeve Gastrectomy
A restrictive procedure that removes about 80% of the stomach, leaving a slim sleeve. Most patients lose 60–70% of excess weight.
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Weight Loss Surgery Options
Considering bariatric surgery? It's important to understand the options available to you. Dr. Fitzer focuses on the procedures that consistently deliver the best long-term outcomes.
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Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y bypass — the long-standing gold standard for sustained weight loss and reflux relief.
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Adjustable Gastric Banding
The LAP-BAND® procedure places an adjustable silicone band around the upper stomach to limit portion size.
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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
An incisionless, endoscopic alternative that reshapes the stomach using internal sutures. Same-day outpatient.
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Intragastric Balloon
A soft silicone balloon placed in the stomach for up to six months to support short-term weight loss.
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Weight-Loss Medication
GLP-1 medication management for patients who aren't yet candidates for — or aren't pursuing — surgery.
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How To Choose
Picking the right procedure
Each procedure reduces stomach volume so you feel full with less food. The right choice depends on your medical history, weight loss goals, and lifestyle. In a one-on-one consultation, Dr. Fitzer walks you through expected outcomes, risks, and recovery for every option you're a candidate for.
A word on the duodenal switch: we don't offer it — the long-term complication profile outweighs the additional weight loss in our judgment.
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