Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Basics
When you need to lose more than 100 pounds, gastric bypass or weight loss surgery may be the best solution for achieving your weight loss goals. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass technique is among the most commonly used techniques for bariatric surgery. Talk to a bariatric surgeon in your area to find out more about the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure and receive recommendations based on your weight loss goals.
In this procedure, your stomach size is reduced by wrapping a plastic band around part of your stomach and then stapling your stomach to create a small pouch. Before meeting with your bariatric surgeon, check out these Roux-en-Y gastric bypass before and after photos to see the outcomes of this weight loss procedure on patients like you.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Procedure
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure involves making either a very large incision in the abdomen or a small incision so that small instruments and a camera can be used to perform the surgery. The small-incision approach is also known as a laparoscopy. Your surgeon uses various techniques to shrink your stomach down to the size of a fist.
This “new” stomach is connected to the middle of the intestine so that food and liquids bypass the rest of your stomach completely. You lose weight because only a small amount of food can be consumed at any given meal, and only a small amount of food is absorbed by your body.
Advantages of the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Procedure
Disadvantages of the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Procedure
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Three- to five-week healing time
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Patient must make permanent changes in how he or she eats
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Patient must take vitamins and supplements to avoid malnutrition (see bariatric surgery diet)
See Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Before and After Photos
Take some time to review these Roux-en-Y gastric bypass before and after photos to see examples of successful outcomes with these procedures. Read the case studies next to each set of pictures to find a patient who had goals similar to yours.
Find a Bariatric Surgeon in Your Area
Set up a consultation with a bariatric surgeon to find out if you'd be a good candidate for the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure. Your surgeon will determine which weight loss treatment plan will work the best for you.
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