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Buitrago aesthetics | baytown, tx
Gastric Bypass
Medical & Surgical
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass For Weight Loss
Gastric bypass surgery is a transformative weight loss solution designed for individuals struggling with severe obesity, particularly those who have not had success with traditional weight loss methods like diet and exercise. This procedure is typically recommended for patients with a body mass index who are dealing with obesity-related health issues such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, or sleep apnea. Gastric bypass helps patients achieve significant, sustainable weight loss by significantly reducing the size of the stomach and limiting food intake. It is often considered for individuals who are committed to making long-term lifestyle changes and who require a more structured approach to lose weight and improve their overall health.
How It Works
uring the procedure, the surgeon creates a small stomach pouch (the size of an egg) by stapling the upper part of the stomach, and then connects this pouch directly to the small intestine, bypassing the rest of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine.
The pouch limits the amount of food that the patient can eat, and bypassing part of the small intestine limits the amount of nutrients and calories that the body can absorb. Also, the procedure decreases hunger, increase fullness, and allow the body to reach and maintain a healthy weight. It often results in improvement of adult onset diabetes even before any weight loss occurs. The operation also helps patients with reflux (heart burn) and often the symptoms quickly improve. Along with making appropriate food choices, patients must avoid tobacco and anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen.
Potential Risks
As with any surgery, there are risks associated with bariatric surgery, including bleeding, infection, pain and blood clots. In general, patients who undergo bariatric surgery must also make lifestyle changes, including following a specific diet and exercise program, in order to achieve and maintain weight loss in the long term.
Recovery
It varies, but most patients can return to work and other normal activities within 1-2 weeks.
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