GASTRIC BYPASS
PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION
A minimally invasive surgical procedure that creates a 1 to 2 ounces small pouch from the stomach and connects it to the small intestine. It causes rapid satiety as well as reduced absorption of fat and sugar. Gastric bypass results in weight loss and improves weight-related conditions: type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, gastroesophageal reflux, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, high cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnea, etc.
BENEFITS
- Effectiveness and safety
- Quick recovery and return to daily activities in four to seven days
- Management and remission of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemias
- Fast weight loss with long-term durability
- Causes aversion to foods high in fat and sugar; and preference for low caloric food
Sources:
- Landin M, et al. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2020;30:619-22.
- Adams TD, et al. N Engl J Med 2017;377:1143-55.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY?
Cirrhosis, portal hypertension, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s), heart failure, unstable angina, active cancer treatment, end-stage lung disease, and psychoactive substance dependence, among others.
*Only a specialist can determine if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery, please notify any medical condition.
Source:
- Stahl JM, et al. StatPearls [Internet] 2021.
IS THE TIME ELAPSED AFTER DIABETES DIAGNOSIS RELEVANT?
Yes, the shorter the time and the sooner surgery is performed, the better the body’s response and the greater the impact on related diseases complications, such as nephropathy and retinopathy.
Source:
- Madsen LR, et al. Diabetologia 2019;62:611-20.
SHOULD I TAKE VITAMINS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE?
Yes, it’s necessary; because there is not only a decrease in fat and sugar absorption but also vitamins and minerals.
Source:
– Mechanick JI, et al. Obesity 2
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
- Come to a bariatric assessment.Our specialist will ask you about pre-existing conditions, previous weight loss treatments, and weight loss expectations, and will perform a medical evaluation and schedule the necessary assessments by the rest of our team to determine the best treatment to help you achieve your goals according to your profile, health condition and goals.
- Checkup: Our multidisciplinary team will perform a complete assessment: psychological, nutritional, and cardiovascular.
- Bariatric appointment.We will review the results and recommendations of preview assessments and explain in detail the treatment and alternative options that we consider most convenient for you, pros, cons, risks, and expectations in the short, medium, and long term. The date and advice for surgery will agree upon after bariatric procedure consent.
- Surgery.Hospital admission takes place two hours before the procedure, which lasts approximately one hour. You will be discharged 48 hours after the surgery once your recovery is rated and you receive advice for post-surgical care.
- Examination.First post-operative appointment and suture removal after seven days.
- Diet progression stages.Clear liquids, pureed foods, soft foods, and regular foods, for one week each, under the supervision and guidance of our team.
- Follow-up appointments.1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 months after surgery.
- Maintenance phase.Coaching and follow-up by our nutrition and psychology team to optimize your results.
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