Gastric Bypass
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At Transform Bariatrics and Aesthetics, Gastric Bypass surgery is a life-changing procedure for patients struggling with obesity. By surgically altering the stomach and digestive tract, it restricts food intake and reduces calorie absorption. This approach not only supports significant weight loss but also improves metabolic health, helping patients regain energy, confidence, and quality of life.
What Is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric Bypass, often called Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, is a surgical procedure that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes a portion of the small intestine. This limits food intake and reduces nutrient absorption, promoting substantial and sustained weight loss. It also impacts hunger-regulating hormones, further supporting appetite control and long-term health improvements.
How Gastric Bypass Surgery Works
- Creates a small stomach pouch to reduce the amount of food you can eat.
- Bypasses a portion of the small intestine to decrease calorie absorption.
- Alters gut hormones to reduce hunger and improve satiety.
- Supports lasting weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes.
Conditions Treated with Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass surgery is suitable for patients with obesity and obesity-related health conditions, particularly when non-surgical weight loss methods have failed.
- Severe obesity or BMI ≥ 40
- BMI ≥ 35 with obesity-related conditions
- Type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance
- High blood pressure, sleep apnea, or metabolic syndrome
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