Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y)

The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is the most common weight reduction procedure. A small pouch is created along the inner curve of the stomach and a segment of the small intestine is attached to the pouch to allow food to bypass a portion of the intestine. This results in reduced calorie and nutrition absorption. It is a restrictive and mal-absorptive procedure.

Advantages of Gastric Bypass Surgery:

• Rapid weight loss
• Maximized weight loss
• Sustained weight loss

Risks and Disadvantages of Gastric Bypass Surgery:

• Dumping Syndrome (stomach contents moving too rapidly through the intestine causing side effects of nausea, weakness and sweating) in approximately 30% of patients
• Increased risk of nutritional deficiencies
• Increased risk of anemia
• Decreased absorption of Iron and Calcium

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