Before & After
Weight Loss Surgery
What is Weight Loss Surgery?
Weight loss (bariatric) surgery is a group of proven procedures that help you lose significant weight by changing how your stomach and digestive system handle food.
Who is Weight Loss Surgery Best For?
Weight loss surgery is designed for patients with morbid obesity or significant excess weight who have not achieved lasting results with diet, exercise, or medications. It is especially helpful for people whose weight is affecting conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint pain, or severe acid reflux.
The Surgery
Dr. Pastrana offers multiple bariatric options, including Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux‑en‑Y Gastric Bypass, Lap Band, and revision surgery for complications or weight regain. Most procedures are performed laparoscopically or robotically through small incisions, which can mean less pain, fewer complications, and faster recovery compared to traditional open surgery
After Surgery
You will follow a guided recovery plan that includes a staged diet, gradual activity increase, and close follow‑up to monitor healing and weight loss. Aftercare is based on your procedure, medical conditions, and goals so you can return safely to daily life and build new habits
Lifetime Effects
Successful weight loss surgery can lead to long‑term weight reduction, better control or improvement of obesity‑related conditions, and a significant boost in mobility and quality of life.
After Care
After surgery, Dr. Pastrana and his team guide you through each recovery step, from pain control and wound care to diet progression and activity. Follow‑up visits and long‑term monitoring help protect your results, address complications early, and support sustained weight loss and better health.
Help & Support
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of weight loss surgery does Dr. Pastrana perform?
Dr. Pastrana performs Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux‑en‑Y Gastric Bypass, Lap Band, and other bariatric procedures, as well as surgery for complications like ulcers, strictures, weight regain, and reflux after previous bariatric surgery.
Is weight loss surgery safe?
Yes, when performed by experienced surgeons. Like any surgery, there are risks, but modern techniques make bariatric surgery safer than ever.
Will I need to change my diet?
Yes! A structured diet plan is crucial for long-term success. Patients transition from liquids to solid foods post-surgery and must maintain a healthy diet for sustained weight loss.
How long is the recovery after weight loss surgery?
Recovery time varies by procedure and your overall health, but many patients return to light activities within 1–2 weeks and gradually increase activity over time. With minimally invasive approaches, hospital stays are often shorter, and most patients transition to a new eating plan with the support of the care team.
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This Changed My Life
"The team guided me every step of the way, and the results are incredible. I feel healthier, happier, and more energetic than I have in years!"
Emily Patrick
