Gastric Bypass
Alternate Names : Bariatric Surgery - Gastric Bypass, Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass
Definition
Gastric bypass surgery is one type of procedure that can be used to cause significant weight loss if you are very obese. The surgery reduces your body's intake of calories. Calorie reduction is accomplished in two ways:
- After the surgery, your stomach is smaller. You feel full faster and learn to reduce the amount that you eat at any given time.
- Part of your stomach and small intestines are literally bypassed (skipped over) so that fewer calories are absorbed. Unfortunately, sometimes nutrients are lost as well.
The surgery is only right for you if you meet certain strict criteria described later in this article.
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