Gastric bypass Roux-en-Y

What is gastric bypass Roux-en-Y surgery?

Along with the gastric sleeve, the gastric bypass is still one of the most common bariatric surgeries identified by its great results. This surgery consists of putting together a small sectioned portion of the stomach and the small intestine, which also redirects the digestive system and helps to reduce calories and nutrients absorption.
Although the bypass stands out by its efficiency, it’s needed to emphasize that the mixed method that assures the treatment success not only reduces the stomach physical capacity (restriction) but also decreases the body’s capability to process and to absorb the nutrients and calories from the food (malabsorptive). Because of this, all of the bypass patients should adopt new and permanent feeding habits.
Despite its popularity and the success rate this surgery has, it is required for the patients to meet certain medical criteria to determine if they could be eligible for a bypass Roux-en-Y surgery. This is not only because of the patient’s medical record but also because of the surgery complexity.

Gastric bypass Roux-en-Y surgery process

This surgery can be done through a laparoscopic intervention, which consists of having a small camera inside the abdominal cavity and proceeding from the outside through a few slight incisions. To have more room and a better vision within the patients’ belly, doctors would pump a small quantity of gas in order to be able to maneuver inside. If required, it is possible to make a gastric bypass procedure with an open surgeon technique. Whenever needed, it consists of making a larger incision (up to 10″) in the abdominal area. This method could make the medical team’s job easier at the expense of a more significant wound and higher risks both, during and after the surgery.

Recovery and healing

Thanks to this surgery nature, the healing process tends to last longer (about 2 to 3 weeks) per each of the patient’s particular situations. As with every major process, it is needed to follow the doctor’s prescription to let the organs heal and prevent internal leaks, bleeding, or even infections.
Gastric bypass patients must stick to a special diet, mandatory repose, and proper health monitoring to greatly reduce side effects risks such as nausea, pain, diarrhea, or intestinal obstruction. It will be very important for the patients to modify immediately and permanently their feeding habits, not only to help their body to heal but also to get the nutrients that this process will prevent the digestive system to longer absorb after the surgery.

Benefits:

• The gastric bypass is recommended to patients with a BMI of 40 or higher
• Helps to reduce the risks and effects of obesity-related diseases as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure
• Ensures more weight loss on average compared to the gastric sleeve
• Reduces both, the stomach size and the bodies’ ability to absorb calories

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