Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Original Weight-Loss Surgery with Modern Laparoscopic Benefits
When chronically obese pop-singer Carnie Wilson achieved dramatic
results with her much-publicized weight-loss surgery, the Roux
en Y gastric bypass was the bariatric procedure behind her success.
Commonly referred to as gastric bypass surgery, Roux en Y has
been a trusted surgical weight-loss procedure for more than 20
years. Laparoscopic Associates conducts the procedure laparoscopically
using 5 small incisions through the patient's abdomen. Typically,
within 3 days after the operation, gastric bypass patients can
walk away from the hospital on a carefully monitored liquid diet.
Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery: How it Works
Gastric
bypass surgery involves three main steps:
1. Creating a new, smaller stomach (gastric pouch) from the existing stomach.
2. Bypassing 3 to 4 ft. of the small intestine (normally 20 ft. long).
3. Connecting the bypassed digestive section to the lower section of the small intestine, where necessary digestive juices mix with food.
Post-Op Dietary Plan for Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Patients
As with all surgical weight-loss programs, it is imperative that Roux en Y
patients adhere to dietary recommendations following surgery. For the first 18 months after gastric
bypass surgery, patients must restrict themselves to consuming
less than 800 calories per day; after 36 months, patients may
consume no more than 1200 calories each day. In addition, patients
must avoid eating sugars and fats to prevent "Dumping Syndrome."
Long-Term Weight-Loss Surgery Results with Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
On average, patients who undergo Roux en Y gastric bypass surgery experience a 70% loss of excess weight.
Gastric Bypass Surgery Gets Results
Roux en Y achieves significant weight loss in the following two ways: by reducing the size of the stomach (effectively limiting the amount of food that can be consumed by the patient), and by creating a digestive "short cut" (achieving mild malabsorption by reducing the amount of calories that can be absorbed by the patient's digestive tract).
Upon successful completion of Roux en Y gastric bypass surgery, patients benefit from smaller stomachs and less caloric absorption. They eat less food, absorb fewer calories, and, as a result, begin shedding excess pounds.
Is Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery for You?
To gain a better understanding of your personal weight-loss needs, please use our BMI Calculator to determine your current Body Mass Index.
Learn more about bariatric surgery to understand the specific benefits of each of our weight-loss surgeries.
If you are interested in pursuing a Roux en Y gastric bypass procedure, or any other surgical weight-loss solution with Laparoscopic Associates, please complete our Online Registration Form. To schedule a surgical consultation with one of our doctors, please contact us via email or call directly, (415) 561-1310.
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