Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch

What you need to know

How BPD-DS works

BPD-DS initiates with a sleeve gastrectomy, reducing stomach size to less than 30% of its original volume. This step reduces hunger hormone levels and amplifies the sensation of fullness, which supports controlled eating habits.

Next, the duodenum is reconnected to a “lower” portion of the small intestine. This step bypasses 75-80% of the small intestine, driving malabsorption of calories. This both curtails caloric intake and triggers intestinal hormones that enhance insulin resistance. Thus, BPD-DS is a potential solution for managing type 2 diabetes.

Why choose BPD-DS?

BPD-DS offers bariatric surgery patients the following benefits:

Effective Weight Loss: by restricting stomach size and reconfiguring the digestive system, BPD-DS helps to shed excess weight.
Type 2 Diabetes Management: the procedure's unique hormonal changes contribute to improved insulin resistance, potentially reducing dependence on diabetes medications.

Your commitment and care

The BPD-DS procedure requires your commitment. Due to its more malabsorptive nature, you must supplement your nutrition with multivitamins and minerals. This ensures your body receives essential nutrients, even as the procedure alters digestion.

Do I qualify?

No matter what you’re going through, our personalized approach is making healthy easier. We treat people who are more than 100 pounds overweight and/or suffering from health problems related to obesity such as:

Heart disease
Diabetes
Sleep apnea
Joint disease
Infertility
Depression

360 degree approach to your care

Our offerings span the full spectrum of bariatric services. We have a comprehensive approach that is the safest and most effective way to achieve substantial long-term weight loss. Our multidisciplinary approach to weight loss is centered around you, to ensure the highest quality of care. What’s more, we’re recognized for safety and a history of positive patient outcomes.

This includes:

Medical treatment
Psychological evaluations
Nutritional counseling
Surgical support
Diet and exercise solutions

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Learn more about other bariatric surgical options.

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Endoscopic Weight Loss

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Metabolic Weight Loss

Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (SADI-S)

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Atlantic Health’s Bariatric Surgery Program is not a quick fix and those who qualify must be dedicated to life-long medical follow-up, daily vitamin supplementation and changes in eating behaviors. Patients should be aware of all major risks and complications and remember that optimal results will only be obtained by following their specific diet restrictions.

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Did you know?

Studies show that bariatric surgery patients experience an average weight loss of 80-100 lbs. More than 40% of American adults are obese. Bariatric surgery can help to improve Type 2 diabetes by 85-95%.

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Know your BMI

An interplay of diet, family history and amount of physical activity are all risk factors for obesity and weight gain. Your body mass index (BMI) can help determine into which weight category you fall.

BMI is a numerical measure of a person's body weight in relation to their height. It is calculated by dividing an individual's weight in pounds (or kilograms) by the square of their height in feet (or meters). This determines whether a person falls into the underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese categories.

Your BMI and weight are simple indicators of potential health risks associated with being underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.

You may be a great candidate for metabolic weight loss or bariatric surgery if: