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  • A BMI of 40 or greater 
  • A BMI of 30 to 35 or greater when it is combined with a significant health condition that could be improved through surgery (diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnoea syndrome, joint disorders, etc.)
  • Restriction
    The food intake is reduced: a feeling of fullness occurs more quickly.
  • Metabolic
    Part of the intestine is bypassed: food goes directly to the middle part of the small intestine where only a fraction of the food is assimilated.
Combination of metabolic and restrictive obesity surgery

  • One anastomosis (mini) gastric bypass
  • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
  • Sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve)
Gastric Banding

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