Bariatric Surgery
A well-respected bariatric surgeon, Dr. Cunneen offers a variety of the most advanced surgical treatments for obesity and its related health conditions. He performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric band (Lap Band) procedures.
Gastric Sleeve
The gastric sleeve is currently the most popular bariatric surgery in the US. This procedure involves the removal of about 75-80% of the stomach, leaving a much smaller-sized stomach. Patients eat smaller meals and see metabolic improvements. You can learn about the sleeve in this brief video:
Gastric Bypass
During the gastric bypass, the surgeon divides the stomach into a small upper portion, and a large lower portion. The surgeon also reroutes a portion of the intestines. The food you eat passes through the small portion of the stomach, so patients eat smaller meals and absorb fewer of the calories. The gastric bypass can also lead to metabolic changes in the body that are so significant that some patients have had remission from their diabetes within days of the procedure.
Lap Band
The lap band procedure involves placing a thin ring around the upper portion of the stomach. This band creates a small upper pouch, which allows patients to feel full after eating less food. It also takes them longer to digest their food, so they feel full for longer. The lap band is adjustable. Patients come to the office regularly to have the band adjusted. This allows each patient to find their optimal level of band fullness.
Dr. Cunneen also performs revisional procedures for bariatric surgery, as well as surgery for gastroparesis.
