Gastric Bypass is a surgery in which the size of the stomach is reduced. This is done so that you feel satisfied with small portions of food. By feeling full quickly, you eat less, and eating less leads to rapid weight loss.
It is ideal for those with morbid obesity that puts their health at risk and who have not found success with any diet. However, like any major surgery, it carries risks and potential complications.
The gastric bypass technique involves connecting the intestine directly to the small stomach. This is done to enhance weight loss results, making them even better than those achieved with gastric banding.
Recommended for:
- Obese individuals who have tried other methods to lose weight without success
- BMI (Body Mass Index) above 40
- Men who have more than 45 kg of excess weight compared to their ideal weight
- Women who have more than 36 kg of excess weight compared to their ideal weight
- People with a BMI above 35 who suffer from an obesity-related disease that threatens their health
- People who are overweight or moderately obese are not considered candidates for this type of surgery; this procedure is designed for those looking to lose significant amounts of weight.
Health Benefits of Gastric Bypass:
- Improves conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, gastritis, and obstructive sleep apnea in 80% of cases.
- Improves lower back pain, arthritis, and depression by 50% to 70%.
How much weight can you expect to lose with gastric bypass?
- In the first year after surgery, you can expect to lose 41% to 60% of your excess weight. Weight loss continues until you have lost 67% of your excess weight.
- After reaching the peak of weight loss, up to 80% of patients may gain a little weight back.
Advantages of Gastric Bypass:
It is considered one of the weight loss surgeries with more benefits than risks and complications. The main advantages of undergoing this procedure include:
- Weight loss of 70% to 80% in patients
- Along with gradual weight loss, other conditions like joint pain, sleep apnea, and acid reflux can improve
- Reduces the likelihood of heart disease
- Improves the quality of life for individuals
- It is considered one of the best bariatric techniques with favorable results
- It is minimally invasive, performed through small incisions in the abdomen