This procedure begins with a sleeve gastrectomy. The valve that releases food to the small intestine is left, along with the first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. The surgeon then closes off the middle section of the intestine and attaches the last part directly to the duodenum.This is the duodenal switch.
The separated section of the intestine isn’t removed from the body. Instead, it’s reattached to the end of the intestine, allowing bile and pancreatic digestive juices to flow into this part of the intestine. This is the biliopancreatic diversion.
As a result of these changes,food bypasses most of the small intestine, limiting the absorption of calories and nutrients. This, together with the smaller size of the stomach, leads to significant weight loss.
Would you like more information about Bariatric Surgery treatment options? Or do you have questions about weight-loss treatment cost? Get in touch with the experts at BASS Bariatric Surgery Center today for more details. Dr's Brian Chin and Jason Moy have completed countless bariatric weight-loss surgeries and they're ready to assist you with this life changing procedure. We are happy to provide our services to the residents of Walnut Creek, Brentwood, and in the entire East Bay Area.
Dr. Chin and all the staff were amazing. I had my gastric sleeve surgery in August 2021, and I have lost 70 lbs in the last 7 months. It’s the best thing I could have done for my health and myself. It requires mental determination and strength, but it’s totally worth it. Everyone treated me with respect, patience, and compassion after my surgery. Their level of professionalism and care was outstanding. If you are looking for a good surgeon who will do the surgery right, Dr. Chin is the one. You won’t regret it.
Update: It’s been 2 ½ years since my surgery, and I’ve lost about 95 lbs. I continue to go every 6 months to see Dr. Chin to keep myself in check and maintain my weight. He has also used my weight-loss story as a success story on YouTube. I’ve met people who have seen my video and success, and I love to encourage them by reminding them that you have to train your mind for success! You can see the pictures before and after! Trust me when I say this—it’s not an easy process, but it’s truly life-changing as long as you set your mind to it!
Doctors and Nurses are very friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. They explained everything in advance and answered all of my questions. I am so glad I chose Bass Bariatric Surgery Center!
I’m disabled, so I found BASS Medical Group and Dr. Chin through the Medicare website. Insurance is so tricky. Dr. Chin is amazing—he takes real pride in helping people transform and become healthy. I’ve seen it, and I’m living it. The gastric sleeve is the best tool you can ever give yourself to help lose it and keep the weight off. Everyone is different, but for me, in 2 years I lost a total of 179 lbs, and it feels great! Dr. Chin saved my life and helped transform me into a healthy person. I couldn’t be more grateful! Thanks, Dr. Chin.
