Gastric Bypass

The My New Beginning bariatric surgeons on the medical staff offer My New Beginning patients a weight loss surgery option surgical procedure called gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgery: The Procedure

In this weight loss surgery, procedure a portion of the stomach is closed off using a stapler device. This creates a small pouch that is then connected to the distal small intestine. During digestion, food bypasses the rest of the stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine. Food is absorbed differently because the stomach, duodenum and upper intestine no longer have as much contact with the food. Because of the new structure of the stomach, patients are not able to eat as much food. This may lead to more weight loss these patients realize after surgery.

What to Expect Before Gastric Bypass Surgery

The first step in choosing gastric bypass surgery at My New Beginning in Dallas is to come in for a one-on-one consultation. You will go over your weight loss surgery options and expectations so you can make an informed choice about your surgery. Two weeks before surgery, we suggest that all bariatric surgery patients focus on changing their diets. This will prepare your body for significant changes and make your surgery safer.

What to Expect During Gastric Bypass Surgery

First, you will receive general anesthesia before your weight loss surgery. Then, your surgeon will make tiny incisions on your abdomen to create your new stomach, which will be ¼ the size of your regular stomach.

What to Expect After Gastric Bypass Surgery

It will take some time to recover, so it’s important to rest, monitor your caloric intake and follow your doctor’s orders for diet and medicine. You won’t be able to exercise right away, but gradually it will be crucial to start an exercise program that you can follow.

Gastric Bypass Advantages

• Produces significant long-term weight loss (60 to 80 percent excess weight loss)
• Restricts the amount of food that can be consumed
• May lead to conditions that increase energy expenditure
• Produces favorable changes in gut hormones that reduce appetite and enhance satiety
• Typical maintenance of >50% excess weight loss

Source: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Gastric Bypass Disadvantages

• Is technically a more complex operation than the AGB or LSG and potentially could result in greater complication rates
• Can lead to long-term vitamin/mineral deficiencies particularly deficits in vitamin B12, iron, calcium, and folate
• Generally has a longer hospital stay than the AGB
• Requires adherence to dietary recommendations, life-long vitamin/mineral supplementation, and follow-up compliance

Source: American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Start Living a Healthier Life Today

Weight loss surgery may be the long-term weight loss solution you’ve been looking for to improve your quality of health. Talk to our staff about how weight loss surgery at My New Beginning may help you live a healthier life.

As with any type of weight loss surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery has possible risks and side effects.

That’s why it’s imperative to discuss all of your weight loss surgery options in Dallas with us. We are available to help you make a personalized choice specifically designed to meet your goals and lifestyle.