Gastric bypass surgery, also called Roux-en-Y gastric
bypass, is a type of weight loss surgery that involves forming a small pouch
from the stomach and connecting the newly formed pouch directly to the small
intestines. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery is the most common bariatric
surgery in the world. In this procedure, both the stomach volume is reduced and
the absorption is limited. It reduces the amount of foods that are eaten, but
also ensures that some of the nutrients consumed are removed without being
absorbed. The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass allows patients especially those who
desire to get rid of the weight-related health problems to lose their stubborn
excess weight in a very short time.
Who Is This For?
Treatment Duration
2-3 hours
Potential Risks & Side Effects
Recovery Time
Most gastric bypass operations are laparoscopic, which
means that the surgeon makes small incisions. Thus, the recovery time is
shortened. Most patients remain in the hospital for 2-3 days postoperatively
and may return to normal activities within 3-5 weeks.
Success Rate: 80-95 %
Alternative Treatments
How Does it Work?
Gastric bypass surgery is an invasive surgical procedure that involves dividing the stomach into a small upper pouch and a larger lower pouch. The basic idea of this surgery is to shrink the size of your stomach so that you don’t eat as much food as you used to.
What Does a Gastric Sleeve Surgery Involve?
Each and every BBL procedure is tailored to suit every individual’s needs, preferences and the clinic’s best practices. when you arrive at the clinic, you will have your final consultation which will be done face-to-face between you and your surgeon. When you have both gone through the details of the Gastric bypass surgery, your surgeon will begin to prepare you for the procedure. Here is what to expect during the surgery:
1. Taking the anesthesia
To make you feel comfortable during the surgery, your surgeon will give you general anesthesia right before the surgery commences.
2. Procedure
When you are anesthetized, the surgeon will start the procedure. Although some surgeries are still performed with traditional large (open) incisions, most are performed laparoscopically, which involves inserting instruments through multiple small incisions in the abdomen. Once the general anesthesia is applied, your surgeon will make incisions and then cuts across the top of the stomach. After dividing the top of the stomach from the rest of the stomach, the bottom end of the divided small intestine is brought up and connected to the newly created small stomach pouch. This pouch is going to be in a walnut size, and it can hold only an ounce of food.
3. Post-Op Instructions
You can start low-intensity activities immediately after the surgery and this is a very important part of your recovery process. It basically helps to prevent pneumonia, blood clots, and constipation, and it increases weight loss. Your surgeon can also guide you on pain control and postoperative medical tests. The most important part of post-operative instructions contains diet.
What Should I Eat After Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Things You Should Do Before Surgery
FAQ
Is Gastric Bypass
Painful?
You may feel pain or soreness after the procedure is
done. However, your surgeon may prescribe painkillers to relieve this pain and
discomfort.
What Are the
Effects of Gastric Bypass Surgery on Weight-Related Diseases?
Gastric bypass is one of the most effective methods for
achieving the ideal weight of morbidly obese patients and it has a significant
effect on the treatment of weight-related diseases caused by morbid obesity
such asgastroesophageal reflux disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high
blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea and high cholesterol.
How Much Weight
Will I Lose with The Gastric Bypass Surgery?
On average, gastric bypass surgery patients lose between 50 to 80 percent of excess body weight within 12 to 18 months after the procedure.
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