Gastric Bypass
Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that helps obese people lose weight and improve their health. The size of your stomach decreases, which changes the way your stomach and small intestine absorb food, making it easier for you to lose weight. This procedure is also known as the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
If you are very obese, have other health conditions, and are trying to lose weight through diet and more exercise, your doctor may recommend gastric bypass surgery to help you lose weight.
Gastric bypass surgery is a very effective weight loss procedure, but it’s not for everyone. Discuss with your doctor which approach is best for you and what to expect. You may ask:
What is the average weight loss after one year?
What is the average weight loss after 5 years?
What is my role after surgery?
Losing weight after gastric bypass surgery can help reduce type 2 diabetes, asthma attacks, blood pressure problems, and improve heart health.
Gastric bypass surgery is performed under general anesthesia and is expected to require hospitalization for 2-3 days.
The surgery is usually done as a keyhole surgery, but sometimes a laparotomy is needed.
During the procedure, a small bag will be placed on top of the stomach with staples.
The pouch is attached by sutures to the lower part of the small intestine, allowing food to bypass most of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine.
Less food is absorbed by your body, and you feel fuller after eating less.
If you have gastric bypass surgery, you will be given only a liquid diet at first. This turns into pureed food, which turns into solid food after a few weeks.
A nutritionist will advise you on how to change your diet to stay healthy while losing weight after gastric bypass surgery.
You play an important role in losing weight. You’ll lose more weight by following dietary guidelines and doing more physical activity. To maintain your weight, you need to make these lifestyle changes consistently.
