Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y)
Gastric bypass surgery, also called bariatric surgery, reduces the size of your stomach so that you don't eat as much food as you did formerly. There are several different methods that surgeons use, and some of them involve staples and band to make the stomach smaller.
Gastric bypass surgery is not for everyone but it can help severely overweight people who have health problems that result from their weight. Doctors generally feel that you should try to control your weight with diet and exercise before considering surgery.
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- Q What are the right questions to ask about bariatric surgery?
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It's a good idea to have your own list of questions about bariatric surgery when you first meet with your doctor. Much has been written about bariatric surgery, and you've probably noticed there are all kinds of sources for information-from blogs and... Full Answer
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- Q How should I follow up with my doctor after bariatric surgery?
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Follow-up care is very important following bariatric surgery. After the procedure, you will need to return to see the surgeon at least: two weeks after surgery every three months after surgery for the first year every six months for the following year... Full Answer
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- Q What should I look for in a hospital that performs bariatric surgery?
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It's important that the bariatric surgery center you choose has highly experienced board-certified bariatric surgeons who are part of complete team of nurse practitioners, dietitians, psychiatrists, and physical therapists. Obesity and severe obesity are... Full Answer
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- Q How much weight can I expect to lose after bariatric surgery?
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Weight loss after bariatric surgery varies from person to person. Typically, you'll lose weight quickly after the first few months and then the pounds will come off more slowly. It usually takes about 12 to 18 months to achieve maximum weight loss, the... Full Answer
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- Q What instructions should I follow at home after my bariatric surgery?
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After you return home from your bariatric surgery, you'll receive discharge instructions from your surgeon. These will outline things like post-surgical do's and don'ts, types and quantities of foods to eat, medications, pain management, and when to call... Full Answer
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- Q How do I know if I'm a candidate for bariatric surgery?
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If you're wondering whether you're a candidate for bariatric surgery, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has standardized guidelines and criteria that can help. As a surgical candidate you should: Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 kg/m2 or higher.... Full Answer
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- Q How does gastric bypass surgery affect the digestion process?
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Abby Ellin, Nutrition & DieteticsAlthough the procedure causes enormous weight loss, it also significantly affects the normal digestion process. Bypassing the first part of the intestine interferes with normal absorption of critical nutrients and causes complications related to... Full Answer
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- Q How can bariatric surgery help me lose weight?
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Bariatric surgery procedures for weight loss are either restrictive and/or malabsorptive: they restrict the intake of food and/or cause some of the food to be poorly digested and absorbed, and therefore eliminated in the stool. Gastric banding and sleeve... Full Answer
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- Q What should I expect after bariatric surgery?
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There are a number of things you should anticipate and prepare for after your bariatric surgery. When you first wake up from anesthesia, you'll notice several pieces of medical equipment that are routinely used after surgery. These include: •Oxygen... Full Answer
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- Q What can I expect at my first appointment to discuss bariatric surgery?
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Prior to meeting with the bariatric surgeon, you will be asked to make an appointment to meet with the nurse practitioner and dietitian. You will have a thorough history taken at the time of your visit by the nurse practitioner. Please make sure to bring... Full Answer
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