Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
During Gastric
Bypass surgery (also known as Roux-en-Y), surgeons reduce the size
of the stomach, using staples. This creates a small pouch at the upper
part of the stomach. A Y-shaped section of the jejunum (distal part
of the small intestine) is attached to the pouch, bypassing the duodenum
(proximal part of the small intestine).
A Gastric Bypass works
in two ways: The small stomach, able to hold only 15 to 30 milliliters,
restricts the patient from eating large portions (see Gastric Bypass Diet); also, bypassing a
large portion of the stomach and part of the small intestine results
in decreased food absorption. Both of these mechanisms result in weight
loss.
Gastric Bypass surgery
is the best option of treatment for type 2 diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
(obesity, insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension). Treating
type 2 diabetes in obese patients early on with Gastric Bypass
surgery slows down the progression thereof. In many cases it even cures
type 2 diabetes.
Facts about Gastric Bypass
surgery:
- It can be performed
either by Laparoscopic Gastric Surgery
or by the traditional “open” technique.
- It is not reversible.
- Expected weight
loss:
- 35-40% body weight
- 50-70% excess
body weight
- Hospitalization
period: 2-3 days
- Mortality: 0.5%
The first year after
Gastric Bypass surgery our multidisciplinary team of specialists
will monitor your weight loss to make it more effective and safer. (read Gastric Bypass before and after if you want to know how to prepare yourself for gastric bypass surgery and what to expect from it )
Nowadays, you can find
plenty of information about Gastric Bypass
surgery. Many people have had the procedure done successfully, including
a big number of celebrities.
We are one of the only
three surgery centers in Mexico that are authorized to perform Gastric
Bypass surgery. We also published one of the first research studies
about using Gastric Bypass surgery as a treatment for type 2
diabetes.
Gastric Bypass surgery
is the best option for weight loss. It only presents a few side effects,
if at all (see Gastric Bypass complications), in the long run. Nevertheless, each patient is different.
Ask about your options.
You do not have to suffer from being overweight forever. Besides, you
could solve your type 2 diabetes problems with Gastric Bypass surgery.
Gastric Bypass FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
