GASTRIC SEGMENTATION FOR SEVERE OBESITY
Severe obesity is a serious disease. It contributes to many life-threatening illnesses, psychological and social problems, and can shorten life. Undergoing weight loss surgery could be one of the most important decisions in your life. There are many operations available, each of them with pros and cons. Educate yourself! You can find complete information about obesity and its treatment at other sites.

The Gastric Segmentation is the simplest of all operations for weight loss. A non-adjustable band is placed around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small pouch, to produce fullness after eating small meals and reduce caloric intake. The rest of stomach and the intestines are left intact, to properly perform their functions, avoiding nutritional deficiencies, as well as some problems caused by other surgical techniques.

WHY CHOOSE GASTRIC SEGMENTATION?
The operation is simple to perform and cost-effective. Anesthesia time is under one hour, and patients generally stay only one night in the hospital. Recovery is usually complete within a week. Most patients take pain pills or Tylenol only a few days. On average, two-thirds of the excess weight is lost in one year.

Surgery for severe obesity is considered “high risk.” Although the chances of serious complications after this operation are low, it could happen. At the informational seminar I present a full disclosure of the risks, complications and results of our experience since 1980.

The operation can be revised, by making the band smaller or larger. The biggest advantage is that the Gastric Segmentation is completely reversible. If needed, the band can be removed and the stomach will soon recover its shape and function.

Dr. Marcel Molina developed the Gastric Segmentation in 1980, in Houston, Texas. I worked with him for more than 20 years, until he passed in 2003. Our combined experience up to 2008 is of more than 7,600 cases.

The operation is performed at Spring Branch Medical Center in Houston, Texas, a 350-bed private hospital with complete facilities for the care of the severely obese.