Gastric Bypass
The Gastric Bypass procedure consists of :
- Creation of a small, (15–30 ml/1–2 tbsp) thumb-sized pouch from the upper stomach, accompanied by bypass of the remaining stomach (about 400 ml and variable). This restricts the volume of food which can be eaten. The stomach is totally divided into two separated parts (also with staples). Total division (separated parts) is usually advocated to reduce the possibility that the two parts of the stomach will heal back together ("fistulize") and negate the operation.
- Re-construction of the GI tract to enable drainage of both segments of the stomach. The particular technique used for this reconstruction produces several variants of the operation, differing in the lengths of small intestine used, the degree to which food absorption is affected, and the likelihood of adverse nutritional effects. Usually, a segment of the small bowel (called the alimentary limb) is brought up to the proximal remains of the stomach. The small intestine is divided approximately 45 cm (18 in) below the lower stomach outlet and is re-arranged into a Y-configuration, enabling outflow of food from the small upper stomach pouch via a "Roux limb". In the proximal version, the Y-intersection is formed near the upper (proximal) end of the small intestine. The Roux limb is constructed using 80–150 cm (31–59 in) of the small intestine, preserving the rest (and the majority) of it from absorbing nutrients. The patient will experience very rapid onset of the stomach feeling full, followed by a growing satiety (or "indifference" to food) shortly after the start of a meal.
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The surgery can follow of two methods
Classic re-routing/bypass: two links are made, the first between the stomach and the intestines and the second between the intestines and intestines. The mini re-routing: one bypass is made between the stomach and intestines only, and this procedure is technically simpler.
The Benefits of the Bypass Surgery
It largely helps heal many diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure and saturated bodily fats. It is considered one of the easiest and safest procedures using laparoscopy, it is pain free, does not injure the abdominal wall and helps the patient get rid of the hunger feeling. It is important to note the importance of conducting various exams before undergoing the surgery; diabetic and cardiac patients require special care.
Life after the Bypass Surgery
What are the results on weight loss ?
With drops as a result of separating a small part of the stomach and plays the role of food storage, that way the patient cannot eat much and food absorption is decreased.
