American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
This site provides in-depth information about obesity, gastric band surgery and many other bariatric procedures.
The most effective solution for long-term weight loss
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is a safe minimally-invasive procedure that makes your stomach smaller and changes the way your body digests food, to help you achieve long term weight loss success.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is a safe minimally-invasive procedure that makes your stomach smaller and changes the way your body digests food, to help you achieve long term weight loss success.
When you have Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, your doctor uses staples to create a small pouch at the top of your stomach. Part of your small intestine is then shaped into a “Y” and connected to the new small stomach pouch. When you eat, food travels from the pouch directly to the small intestine bypassing the stomach remnant, effectively reducing the number of calories you consume.
Talk to your doctor about whether or not gastric bypass surgery might be right for you. If you have been severely obese (more than 100 pounds over your ideal weight), and have health issues related to your weight, gastric bypass may be a good option.
Health issues related to weight include:
To be a candidate for gastric bypass surgery, you must have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher. This procedure is very effective for health conditions like Type 2 diabetes and reflux among others.
Depending on your health issues your doctor may recommend other procedures, such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric band.
Several insurance companies cover the cost of gastric bypass surgery, but you have to meet certain guidelines first. You may need to give details about previous weight loss programs you have tried without success, and you may be required to have psychological evaluation to make sure you will commit to the lifestyle changes needed to make the surgery a success.
When you have Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, your doctor uses staples to create a small pouch at the top of your stomach. Part of your small intestine is then shaped into a “Y” and connected to the new small stomach pouch. When you eat, food travels from the pouch directly to the small intestine bypassing the stomach remnant, effectively reducing the number of calories you consume.
Talk to your doctor about whether or not gastric bypass surgery might be right for you. If you have been severely obese (more than 100 pounds over your ideal weight), and have health issues related to your weight, gastric bypass may be a good option.
Health issues related to weight include:
To be a candidate for gastric bypass surgery, you must have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher. This procedure is very effective for health conditions like Type 2 diabetes and reflux among others.
Depending on your health issues your doctor may recommend other procedures, such as sleeve gastrectomy or gastric band.
Several insurance companies cover the cost of gastric bypass surgery, but you have to meet certain guidelines first. You may need to give details about previous weight loss programs you have tried without success, and you may be required to have psychological evaluation to make sure you will commit to the lifestyle changes needed to make the surgery a success.
You’ll want to start making changes in your eating choices and exercise habits well in advance of your surgery. You may also need to complete a preoperative program. After the surgery, your eating habits will change in a big way. That’s why it’s important to get started before the procedure so your body has time to get used to your new lifestyle.
You’ll want to start making changes in your eating choices and exercise habits well in advance of your surgery. You may also need to complete a preoperative program. After the surgery, your eating habits will change in a big way. That’s why it’s important to get started before the procedure so your body has time to get used to your new lifestyle.
Losing weight long-term is a commitment, but you are not alone. After you’ve recovered from your surgery, you’ll want to take advantage of support services that are available to you.
In-person and online groups encourage you through lifestyle changes and provide guidance as you encounter obstacles to meeting your goals.
Bariatric nutritionists help you develop an eating plan to make sure you stay healthy and lose weight.
Fitness experts can teach you what you need to know to exercise safely and effectively so you can stay fit.
Losing weight long-term is a commitment, but you are not alone. After you’ve recovered from your surgery, you’ll want to take advantage of support services that are available to you.
In-person and online groups encourage you through lifestyle changes and provide guidance as you encounter obstacles to meeting your goals.
Bariatric nutritionists help you develop an eating plan to make sure you stay healthy and lose weight.
Fitness experts can teach you what you need to know to exercise safely and effectively so you can stay fit.
Having a successful surgery experience has a lot to do with your outlook. Help yourself prepare by understanding as much as you can about the procedure. Start with the following questions:
Having a successful surgery experience has a lot to do with your outlook. Help yourself prepare by understanding as much as you can about the procedure. Start with the following questions:
This site provides in-depth information about obesity, gastric band surgery and many other bariatric procedures.
This site delivers a comprehensive look at the implications of adult and youth obesity on society, and strategies for change.
This site provides in-depth information about obesity, gastric band surgery and many other bariatric procedures.
This site delivers a comprehensive look at the implications of adult and youth obesity on society, and strategies for change.