Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure
in the United States as well as in Beaumont. It is a combination procedure (both
restrictive and malabsorptive). The stomach is reduced in size, and parts of
the small intestine, where most of the calories are absorbed, are re-routed.
A small stomach pouch is created by stapling off the upper part of the stomach
from the lower part. This significantly limits the amount of food a person
can eat in one meal.
The second part of the small intestine is then connected to the pouch, and further down is connected to the first part of the small intestine. This allows food to bypass the majority of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. This often results in vital changes in the body such as the resolution of diabetes in the vast majority of patients. It also allows patients to feel satisfied from only a small amount of food.
The benefits of gastric bypass surgery are tremendous. Gastric bypass patients
typically lose 62%1 of their excess weight. Type 2 Diabetes is resolved
in 84% of patients123, often within days of surgery. High blood pressure
is resolved in 75% of patients1, and cholesterol is improved in 95%
of patients1. Osteoarthritis and joint pain resolve in 41% of bariatric patients
4 and ovulation is restored in 100% of patients5. For more on disease resolution after bariatric surgery, go to Disease
Resolution.
If you are considering weight loss surgery, contact us at (877) 839-2716 or (210)
651-0303 to speak to one of our staff about taking the next step to improving
your health and your quality of life. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained
bariatric surgeons have experience and expertise in bariatric surgery, and they
are passionate about helping their patients. Our office is located in San Antonio,
but we service patients from Beaumont and many other areas. Don't wait any longer;
contact the Texas Center for Medical & Surgical Weight Loss today.
References:
- Buchwald H, Avidor Y, Braunwald E, et al. Bariatric Surgery.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA 2004 Oct 13;292(14):1724-37.
- Pories WJ, Swanson MS, MacDonald KG et al. Who Would
Have Thought It? An Operation Proves to Be the Most Effective
Therapy for Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus. Ann Surg 1995
Sep;222(3):339-50.
- Sugerman HJ, Wolfe LG, Sica DA, et al. Diabetes and Hypertension
in Severe Obesity and Effects of Gastric Bypass-induced
Weight Loss. Ann Surg 2003;237(6):751-8.
- Schauer PR, Ikramuddin S, Gourash W, et al. Outcomes
After Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Morbid
Obesity. Ann Surg 2000 Oct;232(4):515-29.
- Eid G, Cottam D, Velcu L, et al. Effective Treatment
of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Rou-en-Y Gastric Bypass.
Surg Obes Relat Dis 2005; 1(2):77-80.
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