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Gastric Bypass Surgery

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Gastric Bypass is a type of surgery that aims to reduce stomach size and weight loss. This surgery is performed when someone has tried and tested other methods such as exercise and dietary changes. In addition, surgery is only suitable for people who are dangerously obese.

Duration of Gastric Bypass Surgery

Most people who have this surgery will return to normal activities after 3 to 5 weeks. If the surgeon has made a big incision during the surgery, the recovery may be longer.

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Before performing this surgery, it may be necessary for the person to perform tests such as blood tests and other relevant tests. These tests will be reported to the patient by a surgeon.

Preoperative Care Gastric Bypass

Prior to surgery, the person will be required to follow a particular diet and avoid some medicines. The patient may also need to avoid smoking before doing gastric bypass surgery.

The Process of Gastric Bypass

This surgery is an open surgery, and the purpose of doing this is to reduce the size of the abdomen so that only one part of it can continue to function. This small part of the abdomen is connected directly to the middle of the small intestine and is separated from the other parts of the abdomen and the upper part of the small intestine.

Nowadays, this operation is increasingly being done in a closed manner; in this way, surgical instruments and a camera tube are sent through the small incisions into the body, and surgery is performed through them. Gastric bypass surgery will be shorter than open surgery. This surgery is carried out under anesthesia and lasts 2 to 4 hours.

After the surgery, the person will spend some time in the hospital and, after being discharged from the hospital, a special diet will be advised to him; it is necessary to follow the diet and the doctor’s recommendations as closely as possible.

Important Points about Gastric Bypass Surgery

This surgery is not recommended for the following people:

  • Acute nutritional disorders
  • Drug addiction
  • Diseases of the immune system
  • Anesthetic sensation
  • Congenital disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Gastrointestinal tract inflammation

Possible risks regarding gastric bypass include:

  • Negative reaction toward anesthetic drugs
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Digestive problems
  • Damage to internal members
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Death (in rare cases and due to surgical problems)

Gastric bypass surgery is mostly prescribed for

  • Patients with a BMI of over 40, especially the ones who are not able to reduce their weight by changing their diet or exercise
  • Patients who have a BMI of 35-40 and at the same time suffer from problems such as diabetes, interruptions of breathing and high blood pressure.

Duration of Admission for Gastric Bypass Surgery

Usually, a person will not be admitted to the hospital.

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FAQ

What risks will this surgery carry?

Before doing this, you need to know that gastric by-pass is a heavy surgery with its own dangers. The most common dangers of this surgery include deficiency of vitamins and minerals, dehydration, kidney stones, gallstones, and low blood sugar. There are, of course, many other dangers that you should talk to your doctor about.

Is there a substitute for gastric bypass surgery?

Gastric bypass surgery has several other alternatives, including surgical procedures and non-surgical procedures. One of the ways to avoid surgery is dietary control, exercise and lifestyle changes.

What should I expect after my stomach?

After doing this, you may be asked to stop eating for 1 to 2 days to get better sooner. In the next 12 weeks, you need to follow a very strict diet; this diet starts with fluids and after a while it allows you to eat regular foods. This surgery will not only help you in weight loss, but also other problems associated with obesity, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and interruptions of breathing.

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