Weight Loss Surgery

Types of Weight Loss Surgery We Offer

Every person’s body is different, so the best weight loss surgery depends on your Body Mass Index (BMI) and personal goals. Dr. Chaudhry is trained to perform:

Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy)

The Gastric Sleeve is the most commonly performed weight loss surgery around the world. In this procedure, the surgeon removes about 75–80% of the stomach, retaining a small, tube-shaped stomach about the size of a banana.

This smaller stomach limits how much food you can eat at one time and also reduces levels of hunger-related hormones such as ghrelin.

Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

The Gastric Bypass has long been considered a leading option in metabolic surgery. During this procedure, the surgeon creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach and connects it directly to part of the small intestine, bypassing the rest of the stomach. This helps you lose weight in two ways:

• Reducing how much you can eat
• Decreasing the number of calories and fats your body absorbs

Duodenal Switch (Biliopancreatic Diversion)

The Duodenal Switch is a more complex type of weight loss surgery that merges a sleeve gastrectomy with a major rerouting of the intestines. This procedure greatly changes how the body absorbs calories and nutrients, leading to the highest potential for weight loss among bariatric surgeries.

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You

Weight loss surgery is a very effective medical treatment. However, surgeons usually recommend it for people who meet certain conditions, such as:

• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher.
• BMI of 35 or higher, along with weight-related health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
• History of trying to lose weight through diet, exercise, or other programs without long-term success.
• A willingness to create lifelong changes to eating habits and daily lifestyle.

Reasons to Choose Advanced Houston Surgical

Choosing the right place for weight loss surgery is a very important decision. Dr. Chaudhry is board-certified and highly experienced in bariatric surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques, which means you receive specialized care based on the latest medical knowledge.

We use minimally invasive methods, including laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, for procedures like Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass. These modern techniques involve smaller cuts, which usually mean less pain and a lower risk of infection or other complications.

We also treat more complex cases, including revisional bariatric surgery for patients who need corrections after a previous procedure, and we treat related conditions such as severe acid reflux and hiatal hernias to support your complete digestive health.

We also offer flexible payment plans and help you understand your insurance and financing options to reduce financial stress. Most importantly, we follow a patient-first approach, giving you personal attention and ongoing support at every stage of your journey. In addition to surgery, we also provide medical weight loss options such as Semaglutide (Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro).

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