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Gastric Bypass

The most common form of gastric bypass surgery is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. This is a restrictive and malabsorptive surgery.

Here, a small stomach pouch is created with a stapler device, and connected to the distal small intestine. The upper part of the small intestine is then reattached in a Y-shaped configuration. The new stomach is now the size of approximately a large egg.

The gastric bypass is the most commonly performed operation for weight loss in the United States. This surgery requires long-term commitment and lifestyle changes.  Because of the anatomical changes that occur with this surgery, malabsorption of food and vitamins is the end result. Those who undergo gastric bypass will need to take supplemental vitamins for life.  This would include multi-vitamin, vitamin B complex, vitamin B12, calcium plus vitamin D, and iron.

Possible complications of gastric bypass surgery could include bleeding, infection, DVT/PE, leak, wound dehiscence, and/or obstruction.

Gastric Bypass Advantages:

  • Improves or resolves back pain, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, Type II diabetes, high cholesterol, and heartburn
  • No need for adjustments
  • No foreign body inserted in your body
  • Fast weight loss
  • The procedure has been around for about forty years and results have been confirmed to stand the test of time (follow up data up to 15 years old)
  • Low risk of re-operation

For more information on Gastric Bypass surgery, please call our Bariatric Coordinator at (956) 323-1977.

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