Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Before and After Pictures by Laura L. Machado, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Following weeks of recovery after major surgery, the last thing most people want to think about is doing it again. If you are bariatric patient coming off of weight loss surgery, however, chances are this may be one of the first things on your mind. After the extreme weight loss that follows bariatric surgery, 100 pounds or more in many instances, skin is left loose and saggy; excess tissue hangs from the abdomen below the belt line, and the hope of being able to finally feel comfortable in "normal" clothes is postponed by hanging flesh that just doesn't seem to fit on your much slimmer frame. Many patients like this turn to plastic surgery to help contour the body, giving shape to their new form. If you've experienced a significant amount of weight loss and are uncomfortable with the excess skin left behind contact plastic surgery doctors in your area and find out what options are best for you.

If you are morbidly obese and want to lose more than 100 pounds, diet and exercise alone may not be enough to get you to a healthy weight. For many people struggling with obesity, laparoscopic bariatric surgery is the solution for getting rid of the extra weight and enjoying a healthier lifestyle. This procedure is also known as the laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure and offers fewer risks than traditional abdominal surgery because it requires fewer incisions. Talk to a bariatric surgeon in your area to find out if you are a good candidate for the laparoscopic bariatric surgery procedure.