Laparoscopic gastric bypass: procedures and safety • hello healthy

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Definition

What is gastric bypass?

Gastric bypass (or Roux ‐ en ‐ Y) will staple the stomach and make the gastric sac smaller, and penetrate part of the stomach and part of the intestine. This will make you feel full quickly and reduce your portion size, as well as reduce the absorption of calories in food.

Is gastric bypass right for me?

If your body mass index is above 40 or over 35 with type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, this surgery can help you lose weight in the long term.

Your surgeon will confirm your body mass index and make a detailed assessment before deciding whether or not surgery is suitable for you.

What are the benefits of gastric bypass?

You can lose weight in the long term, but this also depends on how you maintain your lifestyle. Long-term weight loss can also help with obesity problems you have.

Precautions & warnings

What do I need to know before undergoing gastric bypass?

Measures for weight loss include eating less, improving your diet, and getting more exercise. Some of the drugs that doctors give can also help with weight loss. There are several surgical options besides gastric bypass, such as gastric banding, digestive tract shortening and sleeve gastrectomy. You can also use a gastric balloon, but a gastric balloon can only last up to 9 months.

Process

What should I do before having gastric bypass surgery?

Talk to your doctor about any medications you are currently taking, allergies, or other health conditions before having surgery. It is important that you follow your doctor's instructions to stop eating or drinking before surgery. Before surgery, schedule an appointment with your anesthetist. It is important that you follow your doctor's instructions to stop eating or drinking before surgery. You will be given preoperative instructions, such as whether you are allowed to eat before the operation. In general, you will need to fast 6 hours before the procedure begins. You may be allowed to drink fluids, such as coffee, a few hours before the surgery.

What is the gastric banding process?

The operation is usually performed under general anesthesia and lasts for about 2 to 4 hours. The surgeon will make several small incisions in the abdomen. Equipment such as a telescope will be inserted into the stomach for surgery. The surgeon will make access to the back of your stomach. A staple device will be inserted and taped into your stomach to create a smaller hull. Then the surgeon will divide the small intestine under your stomach. The end of the intestine is then connected to the new stomach. The stomach contents will "cut off" through the remaining part of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine.

What should I do after having gastric bypass?

You are allowed to go home the next day. You can only consume fluids for a few weeks, slowly eat refined foods, then after 4 to 6 weeks you can start solid foods. Take a break for some time before returning to work. You can return to work after 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your level of surgery and type of activity. Exercising can help you get back to your normal activities. Consult your doctor first. On average, people who undergo gastric bypass can lose half of the excess body weight.

Complications

What complications can occur?

As with any procedure, there are several possible risks. Ask the surgeon to explain your risk. Possible complications with common procedures can include reactions to anesthesia, bleeding, or blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, DVT).

With a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure, there are several possible complications, such as:

damage to structures such as the intestines, bladder, or blood vessels

surgical emphysema

the appearance of a hernia around the incision

stenosis of the stomach

bleeding from the stapled area

anastomotic leak

the appearance of a hernia on the stomach

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In addition, long-term complications that may occur:

change in bowel habits or diarrhea

lack of nutrition

anastomotic ulcer

the appearance of gallstones

You can minimize the risk of complications by following the doctor's instructions before surgery, such as fasting and stopping certain medications.

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