Surgical Weight Loss

About Gastric Bypass Surgery

What is the Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery procedure?

This surgery procedure is considered the 'gold standard' of bariatric surgery. It's typically the surgery of choice for the morbidly or super obese individual.

The procedure may reduce or eliminate existing co-morbid conditions (diabetes, obesity-related heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, hypertension, etc.)

A successful obesity treatment program also must include a permanent change in caloric intake, energy expenditure and behavior to achieve a permanent reduction in weight.

There are no guarantees with any method of weight loss, even bariatric surgery. Success is possible only if you are committed to making lifestyle and dietary changes for the rest of your life.

How does the Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery procedure work?

This procedure works by reducing caloric intake in two ways. First, it restricts the amount of food a person can take in by reducing the holding capacity of the stomach to approximately two to four ounces. Secondly, the malabsorptive component occurs when the small intestine is connected to the newly created smaller stomach pouch and food no longer passes through the first section of the small intestine. There is a reduction in the absorption of major nutrients such as sugar, protein and fat resulting in decreased calorie intake and weight loss.

How quickly does a person lose weight after surgery?

Each person is different; it depends on the person's metabolism, but usually about 15 - 20 lbs per month, slowing down over time.

To learn more about the Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, register for one of our free monthly informational meetings by calling (320) 214-6966 or complete the "Request for Information" form.