Gastric Bypass surgery, also referred to as Roux-en-Y surgery, is one of the most popular bariatric surgeries performed. The surgery tends to have outstanding results, bearing acceptable risks with minimal side effects, making it one of the most reliable weight loss surgeries available.

About Gastric Bypass

Gastric Bypass has history too; the surgery has been done for over 50 years, meaning that it has had time to be perfected, compared to other surgeries within the same field.

With Gastric bypass surgery, the estimated weight loss in the first to second years is approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of excess weight, but it is required (as is with every other weight loss surgery) that the patient follows up with diet recommendations and regular exercise to better the final results.

How does it work?

During the surgery itself, the surgeon will staple off a large portion of the stomach, creating a tiny pouch and, therefore, effectively reducing its capacity. This will result in the patient not being able to eat as much as he or she did before the surgery and feeling full with smaller amounts of food.

The procedure is performed in a minimally invasive manner.

In the second part of the surgery, the surgeon reconnects the intestines, causing food to bypass part of the small intestine so some calories and nutrients from the food are not absorbed. This aids in the patient’s weight loss greatly.

Things to consider

Weight loss occurs efficiently and can be maintained in the long term, making it one of the most effective bariatric surgeries. Patients who undergo this procedure can expect to see improvements with all their diabetes-related symptoms, including high blood pressure, orthopedic issues, sleep apnea and many others.

Gastric bypass surgery is a great option for any patient who is a candidate for bariatric surgery in general.

Patients who have had bypass surgery make a lifelong commitment to making necessary changes to their diet: they must take vitamin and mineral supplements and avoid consuming excessively sweet and fatty foods.

At Bariatric Surgery Tijuana we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of surgical weight loss management in a caring and compassionate setting.