Bariatric Procedures We Perform. While Gastric Sleeve Surgery may be the most common type of bariatric procedure, there are a variety of procedures patients can undergo to fight the effects of obesity. Dr. Terushkin also performs several general surgical procedures to address individual ailments, such as hernia or gallbladder surgeries. Dr. Terushkin is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. When it comes to choosing the right weight loss solution/program, he works directly with his patients and certified staff to come up with tailored individual plans for every case. This is done, so patients can loose weight, keep it off and implement the lifestyle changes necessary to stay healthy and live happy lives. A variety of medical problems are associated with being obese. Diabetes. Non insulin-dependent diabetes is highly associated with obesity. A weight gain of 11 to 18 pounds increases a person ’ s risk of developing type 2 diabetes to twice that of individuals who have not gained weight. After weight loss, up to 80% of patients find they no longer have symptoms or require diabetes medication. Obese patients who are not diabetic will significantly reduce their risk of developing diabetes with weight loss.