Roux En Y Gastric Bypass

Roux En Y Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass surgery, also commonly known as the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is a type of bariatric surgery. It is one of the most common weight loss surgeries performed.  The gastric bypass surgery involved reducing the stomach size to a small pouch connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine.

After the gastric bypass surgery, the food you eat will pass through the small pouch of stomach directly into the small intestine bypassing the major part of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. This effectively reduces the amount of fat, calories, vitamins & minerals you absorb.

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Gastric bypass surgery has two major components in a first, the size of the stomach is reduced to a small pouch by separating the top of the stomach from the rest. Next, the top portion of the small intestine is removed, and the bottom part of the small intestine is connected to the small stomach pouch.

Since the newly created stomach pouch is really smaller you will feel full with small meals which means you will consume fewer calories. Additionally, the portion of the small intestine that normally absorbs calories & nutrients is removed, Your body will absorb fewer calories & nutrients than before. A typical gastric bypass followed by a good diet regimen can help you lose 60% to 80% of your excess body weight.