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You will need 1 trip abroad to complete the whole procedure and follow up with your local doctor.
The patient is required to stay 4 nights in the hospital.
Gastric bypass surgery will take between 2 to 4 hours.
The patient should stop smoking at least 3 weeks before undergoing surgery, as smoking can increase the risk of complications and endanger the healing process. The patient also should stop the intake of vitamin E, blood thinners such as aspirin and ibuprofen at least 2 weeks before surgery.
The patient is first administered general anesthesia before the procedure can begin, making it painless.
Gastric bypass surgery can be divided into two main parts:
In the first part, the surgeon will create the smaller upper stomach and the larger lower stomach by using staples, effectively dividing them into two. The top section of the stomach (called the pouch) is where the food patients eat will go and help them feel “full” with very little effective food intake. This will help the patient eat less and lose weight.
The upper stomach can hold about 1 ounce (oz) or 28 grams (g) of food before it goes into the small intestine.
The second step is the bypass. The surgeon will connect the small intestine to the smaller upper stomach. The ultimate goal of the surgery is to help the patient’s body will absorb fewer calories.
There are two main techniques that can be applied during gastric bypass surgery:
There are a few advantages of the laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery technique, as it is a minimally invasive procedure:
In both cases, the surgery lasts anywhere between 2 and 4 hours, and the gastric bypass surgery recovery time may begin.
Most of the patients stay in the hospital for 3 to 5 days and may return to normal activities in 3 to 5 weeks.
Many patients report a satisfaction rate of 96%.
Patients can expect to lose anywhere between 4 to 9 kilograms every month after the procedure. On average, gastric bypass weight loss is around 60% of the patient’s extra weight – this results in a healthier lifestyle with reduced risk from comorbidities.
If the patients follow the aftercare and dieting instructions carefully, they can reach their best outcome and maintain it more easily.
Is There A Gastric Bypass Alternative?
Yes, there are many types of bariatric surgery, including lap band surgery and gastric sleeve surgery as alternative treatments to gastric bypass procedures.
Gastric Bypass Vs. Gastric Sleeve – What Is the Difference?
In gastric sleeve surgery, a large part of the stomach is surgically removed and the surgeon gives the new stomach the appearance of a "sleeve."
Gastric Bypass Vs. Lap Band – What Is the Difference?
Gastric lap band surgery uses a band to divide the stomach into two portions. In this procedure, the stomach is not stapled or changed in any way - the lap band creates a blockage in the upper stomach, helping the patient eat less.
