astric Bypass

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

This operation is the most common weight loss surgery done in the United States.

It is a combination of restriction and malabsorption.
A small stomach pouch is stapled and separated from the remaining stomach.
This smaller stomach pouch is the size of a ping-pong ball and holds less than 1/2 cup of food.
Staples cannot “pop” and the stomach pouch is only able to stretch a small amount.
Food is redirected directly to the jejunum, part of the small intestine.
This operation is done on the short side of the stomach which is much less apt to stretch, hence better long term success.
The amount of food you can eat at one time is small.
Because part of the stomach and small intestine are bypassed, the amount of calories and nutrients your body absorbs is limited causing malabsorption, or poor absorption.
One hundred percent of patients will lose weight. Patients have maintained 60 percent weight loss 14 years after surgery.
Long-term safety has been shown and patients have been able to keep the lost weight off.
Requires long-term follow up with doctor.
Requires you to take vitamins/nutritional supplements the rest of your life.
We offer a choice of open or laparoscopic techniques. This will be discussed with your surgeon.