Roux-en-Y (Gastric Bypass)

8/9/2016

Gastric bypass surgery is when the surgeon makes a small pouch out of the stomach and reconnects it to the small intestine. The stomach remains intact (ie. it is not removed from the body), however there is a small pouch (30-40mls) - the size of an egg, that prevents too much food or fluid being consumed. The new stomach is attached to the middle of the small intestine. This allows some mis-match absorption of foods and restricts the food allowed into the stomach. This leads to greater suppression of hunger and appetite and subsequent weight loss. With less food being absorbed, there is a greater need of vitamin and mineral supplements.

Figure 1: Roux-en-Y Bypass (Gastric Bypass)

Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery:

Diabetes remission - diabetes is never reversed, the symptoms dissipate, meaning that diabetes is in remission.
Reflux or heartburn remission - There is less acid producing cells in the stomach, which reduces how much acid is left in the stomach. Additionally, there is less
Greatest speed of weight loss - weight loss of up to 50% excess weight in six months. The weight tends to be maintained in 60-70% of patients up to ten years post-op.
Remission of hypertension or high blood pressure. Weight loss decreases blood pressure.
Remission of sleep apnoea. Weight loss will improve your sleep and reverse sleep apnoea.
Improved quality of life.

Negatives of Gastric Bypass Surgery:

Requires a permanent change in diet and lifestyle.
Gallstones - caused by rapid weight loss. Bile, released when you eat fat, builds up in the gallbladder when on a consistent low-fat diet. When bile is not released, stones form in the gallbladder, which then need to be removed.
Dumping Syndrome: An outcome after eating foods too high in fat/sugar. There is a hormonal change, which causes the gut to move too quickly, causing diarrhoea, nausea, pain, cramps or reflux.
Risks of not absorbing nutrients. Multivitamin supplementation is very important.
Post-surgical complications are low but not to be discarded.

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7 Comments

Derek McDoogle link

3/7/2019 12:51:54 am

I like the way you explained how gastric bypass surgery prevents too much food or fluid being consumed. My sister wants to lose weight and she is looking for the best option besides working out. I will definitely share this article with her so she is aware of the gastric bypass option and the advantage of the greatest speed of weight loss.

Suraya Nikwan

3/7/2019 10:32:17 am

Hi Derek, Thank you for the feedback and sharing it with your sister. It's a great tool for weight loss and when combined with regular physical activity - weight loss can be achieved and maintained. Suraya

28/4/2020 06:53:06 am

My friend gained weight after he fell into depression due to his mother's death. I found it interesting when you said that gastric bypass surgery can help you lose weight quickly if you properly follow directions. I will talk to him to see if he would like to give it a try.

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5/2/2022 09:44:33 am

I found it interesting when you said that preventing too much food in your body allows your stomach to be intact. My best friend mentioned to me last night that she is hoping to find a weight loss surgery, and she asked if I have any idea what is the best option to consider. Thanks to this informative article, I'll be sure to tell her that consulting a trusted gastric bypass surgeon can help her with her journey.

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10/10/2022 04:05:20 pm

It was fascinating to know that bariatric surgery allows a patient to lose weight in six months. That's probably why my friend wants to take this procedure. I should advise her to look for board-certified surgeons specializing in bariatric weight loss surgery.

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