Gastric Bypass

Gastric Bypass Surgery, also known as Roux-en-y gastric bypass, is a kind of bariatric surgery that is combined with sleeve gastrectomy. It is one of the major weight loss surgeries that can help you lose up to 55-70% of your excess weight. It works by separating the upper part of the stomach pouch from the rest. Then, immediately divert it to the part of your small intestine so the food will only go to the upper section of the stomach. Thus, when the patient eats a small portion of food, he will immediately feel full, as if his stomach was filled with plenty of food. This procedure takes between 2-4 hours.

The most essential condition a patient must meet to have the surgery is to have a suitable Body Mass Index (BMI). The eligible BMI for the surgery is 35 or higher. For the eligible patient, Gastric Bypass Surgery can treat many disorders apart from obesity, such as sleep apnea, heart disease, high cholesterol, and blood pressure, and many more.

Keep in mind that after getting a Gastric Bypass, since the stomach pouch that receives the food will be smaller, the calories and nutrients that your body absorbs will be lessened. Therefore, your surgeon will prescribe some vitamins and immune system supporter supplements. You may need to use these vitamins and supplements for a long time period.

Not everyone is suitable to undergo a Gastric Bypass operation. The patient must meet some conditions to be a candidate. The most important ones are:

• The person wishing to have this operation must not weigh less than 40 kg.
• The person wishing to have this operation must have a BMI of 35 or higher.
• The person wishing to have this operation must be healthy and not suffer from any conditions that caused this excess weight.
• The person wishing to have this operation must be free from blood clotting problems, as they may lead to severe bleeding during the operation.
• The person wishing to have this operation must be free from serious and chronic diseases, such as heart conditions, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and immunodeficiency.
• A person who suffers from obesity and related health problems, such as osteoporosis and cartilage melting.

• A person who has failed to lose weight through exercise and a balanced diet.
• The patient must not have any infections with certain viruses, such as hepatitis C virus, Anemia, and Aids.