Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y)

Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y)

Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y)

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What Is Gastric Bypass Surgery?

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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is one of the most well-studied and effective weight-loss operations. Your surgeon creates a small, egg-sized pouch at the top of your stomach and connects it directly to the small intestine. Food then bypasses the rest of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. The rest of your stomach stays in place but no longer receives food.

How Gastric Bypass Works

Gastric bypass helps you lose weight in three ways. The small pouch holds much less food, so you feel full quickly. Bypassing part of the small intestine means your body absorbs fewer calories. And changes in gut hormones reduce hunger and improve how your body regulates blood sugar, which is why many patients see improvement in type 2 diabetes soon after surgery.

We perform gastric bypass laparoscopically or robotically through several small incisions. Compared with open surgery, most patients have less pain, minimal scarring and a faster recovery.

Is Gastric Bypass Right for You?

You may be a candidate for bariatric surgery if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, or a BMI of 30 or higher with type 2 diabetes or other obesity-related conditions. Gastric bypass is often recommended for people with type 2 diabetes, severe acid reflux (GERD) or a higher BMI. Your care team will help you compare bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and other options based on your health and goals. Insurance requirements vary.

After gastric bypass, you’ll take vitamin and mineral supplements for life and follow specific nutrition guidelines. Our dietitians will prepare you before surgery and support you afterward.

Why Choose Us for Weight-Loss Surgery

  • Nationally accredited: Our program is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), the national standard for bariatric surgery set by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
  • Fellowship-trained surgeons: Every one of our bariatric surgeons has completed advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, beyond general surgery residency.
  • A proven safety record: Our risk-adjusted outcomes meet or exceed national benchmarks in every category measured by MBSAQIP, the national accreditation program for bariatric surgery.
  • Exceptional outcomes: Our patients achieve strong, lasting weight loss and improvement in conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
  • Recognized by leading insurers: We’re designated a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery and have earned center-of-excellence designations from Aetna, Cigna, Health Net and others.
  • A team built around you: Surgeons, endocrinologists, dietitians, behavioral health specialists and nurses work together on a plan tailored to your health and goals.
  • Support for life: Ongoing education, follow-up visits and support groups help you maintain your results long after surgery.
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