Weight Loss Treatments

A gastric bypass is a good choice for overweight people who are at risk of health problems as a result. For example, because you eat a lot of sugar and carbohydrates and are finding it difficult to stop. Have you tried numerous diets without the desired result? Then you can put an end to your excess weight with a gastric bypass.

During gastric bypass surgery, the size of the stomach is reduced to about the size of a shot glass (15 to 25 ml). A small stomach pouch is created, as well as a new gastric outlet. The small intestine is partly repositioned (hence the name bypass) and the duodenum is reconnected. As a result, the digestive system is modified. As a result, you will be able to tolerate less food and you will eat less, while the digestive system remains healthy. You will eventually lose some 70% to 80% of your excess weight.

Apart from the fact that you will feel satiated more quickly after a gastric bypass procedure, you will also suffer less from acid reflux. In addition, it is in most cases the best option for people with diabetes or high cholesterol. A gastric bypass is often the most effective procedure for significant weight loss.

With a gastric sleeve, the stomach is reduced in size in the form of a sleeve (hence the name). After this operation, your feeling of hunger will be considerably reduced and you will be able to lose about 70% to 80% of your excess weight, allowing you to return to a healthy body weight.

The difference between the gastric sleeve and gastric bypass is that with the sleeve, the small intestine and the stomach sphincter are kept intact, making the operation slightly less extensive. This operation is more likely to be chosen if your cholesterol is good, you do not have diabetes and you also rarely suffer from acid reflux. In short, the choice for a gastric bypass or gastric sleeve depends on your body and digestive system.

With a gastric ring, also called a gastric band, a kind of elastic band is placed around the stomach, making it smaller. As a result, the body can absorb less food and you feel satisfied more quickly, which means that on average you can lose about 15 kilos. The tension of the gastric ring can be adjusted over time, or the gastric ring can even be removed completely.

At Wellness Kliniek, gastric surgery is preferred, as the effects are often better in the long run. Of course, you will be advised extensively, so that together with the doctor you can come to the conclusion which operation suits you best.

A gastric balloon can also help you lose around 15 to 20 kilos on average. A soft, liquid-filled ball of silicone is placed in the stomach, giving you the feeling that your stomach is fuller and you therefore experience less hunger. It is removed after six months, which means that you have to drastically change your eating habits and stick to them even after this period to avoid gaining weight again.

A gastric balloon is certainly not always the best option in the long run and can be seen more as a stepping stone to a healthier lifestyle and body weight. After all, after the removal of the gastric balloon you have to remain mentally very strong and not fall back into your old eating pattern. At Wellness Kliniek, we don't recommend this technique, but rather opt for gastric surgery for both short and long term success.

Do you suffer from local fat accumulation, for example in the legs, hips or stomach? Sometimes, despite various diets and (strength) exercise regimes, it is just not possible to get rid of excess fat in certain areas. In such cases, weight loss surgery is not the best option, but (local) liposuction is a better idea. Liposuction allows for specific treatment of certain areas of the body in order to get rid of excess subcutaneous fatty tissue.

It is a good option for ladies who aspire to certain body curves. There is also the option of liposculpture, whereby the fat cells can be reused to emphasise other parts of the body (e.g. natural buttock augmentation or breast augmentation with one's own fat).

If you are obese, have a bloated stomach and fluid retention and still can't get rid of it despite strict dieting, it could be that you suffer from food intolerance. In this case, a blood test could be the answer, to find out exactly what you are intolerant to. A change in diet can therefore lead to fewer complaints in the area of fluid retention, obesity, but also other complaints such as painful joints, gastrointestinal complaints, migraines and diabetes mellitus type 2. Talk to our doctors to find out which foods are good choices for your health and a balanced weight.