Weight Loss Services
When it comes to weight loss, one size does not fit all. We understand that a weight loss strategy needs to address your specific needs and goals. Surgery may be part of that strategy. We may also recommend weight loss medications, nutrition counseling, behavior modification and group support.
We equip you with the tools you need to reach your goals, and then we support you for long-term success.
If you are considering weight loss surgery, it's important to do your homework. Choosing a procedure depends on your goals, medical history, lifestyle, preferences, insurance coverage and your surgeon’s recommendation. We’ll work closely with you to develop a comprehensive, individualized plan to achieve a healthy new way of living.
Below is more information about our currently offered weight loss surgeries and our non-surgical weight loss solutions.
Weight Loss Surgeries
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Recommended for patients with a weight loss goal of 25 percent of their initial weight or more, during a gastric bypass, the surgeon makes the stomach smaller (using only about 5 percent of the existing stomach) and reroutes the small intestine.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Recommended for patients with a weight loss goal of 25 percent of their initial weight or more, during gastric sleeve surgery, the surgeon removes about 85 percent of the stomach, leaving a smaller sleeve-shaped stomach about the size of a banana.
Duodenal Switch
This procedure is generally reserved as an option for patients with a BMI of 50 or over. A combination of gastric sleeve and intestinal rerouting to the bottom of the sleeve, the duodenal switch removes about 85 percent of the stomach and bypasses a larger section of the small intestine.
Revisional Surgeries
Our experienced surgeons are skilled in the evaluation of individuals with prior bariatric surgery who may need revisional surgery for health improvements.
Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery
Our multidisciplinary program at Stony Brook includes the participation of adolescent medicine experts. After comprehensive evaluation, adolescent patients and their families are offered several medical and surgical options for weight management.
Diabetes
Several procedures used previously with a focus on weight loss have now been established as treatment options for diabetes, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and duodenal switch.
Non-Surgical Weight Loss Services
Weight Loss Medications
Our comprehensive bariatrics program includes expert-guided weight loss medication options tailored to your unique needs. Our team formulates a medical management plan that works alongside lifestyle changes to help you achieve sustainable weight loss and improved health.
Nutritional Counseling
Our experienced, dedicated dietitians meet with all patients enrolled in the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center’s programs, providing individualized nutritional assessments and counseling.
