When you choose weight-loss surgery, you want a team of dedicated and experienced
experts with your best health outcomes in mind. At OU Health, you benefit
from a multidisciplinary team of medical weight loss specialists ready
to help you at every step of your journey toward a healthier life.
Expert Bariatric Surgery Procedures Near You
No matter where you live in Oklahoma or throughout the region, you can
take advantage of the skilled metabolic and bariatric surgery experts
at OU Health in
Oklahoma City and
Tulsa.
You’ll receive guidance from a highly trained metabolic and bariatric
surgery team that helps you navigate the approval and preparation process
for a successful procedure and performs the appropriate operation to help
you achieve your goals. After surgery, you also benefit from extensive
support for lifestyle and nutrition changes that assist you in keeping
the weight off and staying healthy.
Seminars & Support for Weight-Loss Surgery
To help you and your doctor determine the best options for your particular
situation, take advantage of a
virtual informational seminar with OU Health bariatric surgeons where you’re guided through the
process of preparing for and undergoing a procedure.
Seminars cover the various options for losing weight and what to expect
if you choose surgery or medical intervention. In addition, when you receive
proper guidance and support for life after your surgery, you’re
more likely to achieve and maintain successful weight loss. The OU Health
team of dietitians, physical therapists and behavioral health specialists
help you learn smart eating habits and get physically fit while creating
a healthful lifestyle.
Sign Up for a Free Seminar
Find out more about your options for bariatric surgery and take the very
first step in your bariatric journey by registering for a free seminar.
As you and your OU Health bariatric surgery team assess your options, you’ll
learn about the most typical surgical procedures, including
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, performed with minimally invasive, laparoscopic
approaches that reduce incision size and help ease your recovery.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
In this procedure, your surgeon divides the stomach into two sections,
with the smaller portion (pouch) surgically attached to a lower area of
the small intestine. The newly created stomach pouch can only accommodate
smaller quantities of food.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
During
sleeve gastrectomy, your surgeon makes a few small incisions in your abdomen and removes
70 to 80 percent of the stomach. Staples in the remaining stomach portion
forming a small, oblong tube called the sleeve that connects the esophagus
to the small intestine functions as the new, much smaller stomach. Like
bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy significantly reduces the quantity
of food the stomach can accommodate.
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS)
The
duodenal switch combines a sleeve gastrectomy with an intestinal bypass for maximum weight
loss. This procedure limits food intake and significantly reduces calorie
absorption, making it one of the most effective options for improving
obesity-related conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S)
SADI-S is a newer approach that pairs sleeve gastrectomy with a single
intestinal bypass.
SADI-S offers strong weight-loss results with fewer surgical connections, reducing
the risk of complications while improving long-term outcomes for patients
with severe obesity.
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure
performed through an endoscope. By reducing the size of the stomach without
incisions, it helps patients feel full sooner and eat less — ideal
for those seeking a less invasive option with a quicker recovery.
Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe)
For patients who have regained weight after a previous gastric bypass procedure,
transoral outlet reduction (TORe) may offer a minimally invasive treatment
option. Over time, the connection between the stomach pouch and small
intestine can enlarge, allowing food to pass through more quickly and
reducing feelings of fullness. TORe is performed through the mouth using
an endoscope, allowing your physician to reduce the size of this opening
without external incisions. By helping you feel full sooner and stay satisfied
longer, TORe can support renewed weight loss and help patients get back
on track toward their long-term health goals. TORe may also benefit some
patients experiencing complications after gastric bypass, including dumping
syndrome or postprandial hypoglycemia (low blood sugar after eating),
by slowing the passage of food from the stomach and improving symptom
control. TORe is typically performed on an outpatient basis and may be
an alternative to surgical revision for appropriate candidates.
Measuring Body Mass Index
Before you receive approval for surgery, your OU Health metabolic physicians
calculate and consider your
body mass index (BMI).
With a BMI of 40 or higher (obese) or a BMI between 35 and 39.9 (overweight),
the excess weight can cause other health conditions such as
Type 2 diabetes,
high blood pressure and
sleep apnea.
Even with a BMI between 30 and 34, and serious health problems related
to weight, you may be a candidate for bariatric surgery.
Medical Tests for Surgery Readiness
A comprehensive physical evaluation at OU Health helps ensure you’re
healthy enough for surgery and recovery. Before approving weight loss
surgery, your doctor requires many of the following medical tests, including:
Blood tests to check for anemia, infection, hormone levels and kidney function
Chest X-ray to evaluate the health of your heart and lungs
Echocardiogram for additional information about your heart
In addition to obesity treatment and weight-loss surgery, our team also
evaluates and treats certain complex gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions,
including
gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying).
Your After-Surgery Support Team
Depending on your specific bariatric surgery procedure, you’ll need
to learn new nutritional habits after weight loss surgery. Trust the registered
dietitians and nutritionists on your OU Health bariatric surgery team
in Oklahoma City and Tulsa to help you create new habits for weight loss
success and to follow up with you about your progress.
For successful weight loss and the best health benefits, you’ll receive
expert advice on how to eat for the first few weeks following bariatric
surgery. After starting with only liquids for a few weeks, you’ll
move to pureed foods and regular foods, although with several restrictions.
You’ll work with the weight loss and metabolic professionals at OU
Health to ensure a safe bariatric surgery procedure followed by comprehensive,
ongoing monitoring for optimal results.
Your Expert Weight Loss, Bariatric & Metabolic Services Team
At OU Health, your multidisciplinary metabolic and bariatric surgery care
team brings together many healthcare professionals to focus on your individual
situation and develop a personalized plan to meet your specific needs.
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