Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass, specifically Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is one of the most common and effective types of weight-loss surgery. It involves both restrictive and malabsorptive components, meaning it reduces the size of the stomach and alters the digestive process to limit calorie absorption. Here’s a comprehensive overview:

Procedure:

  1. Surgical Process:
    • Creation of a Small Pouch: The surgeon creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach using staples. This pouch is about the size of a walnut and can hold only about an ounce of food.
    • Bypassing the Stomach and Small Intestine: The small pouch is then connected directly to a segment of the small intestine, bypassing the rest of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).

Mechanism of Action:

  • Restriction: The small stomach pouch limits the amount of food intake, causing the patient to feel full sooner.
  • Malabsorption: By bypassing a portion of the small intestine, fewer calories and nutrients are absorbed.
  • Hormonal Changes: The surgery also induces changes in gut hormones that help reduce hunger and improve satiety and blood sugar control.

Benefits:

  • Significant Weight Loss: Patients typically lose 60-80% of their excess weight within the first year or two.
  • Improvement in Comorbidities: Many obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol improve or resolve after surgery.
  • Improved Quality of Life: Patients often experience enhanced physical health, mobility, and psychological well-being.

Eligibility:

  • Typically recommended for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with serious obesity-related health conditions.
  • Candidates should have attempted other weight loss methods without sustained success.
  • A comprehensive evaluation by a medical team, including assessments of physical, psychological, and nutritional status, is necessary to determine suitability.

Recovery:

  • Hospital stay usually lasts 3 nights if there are no complications.
  • Most people can return to normal activities within 3-5 weeks.
  • Patients must follow a specific post-operative diet, starting with liquids and gradually progressing to pureed, soft, and then solid foods.

Long-Term Outcomes:

  • Long-term success depends on the patient’s commitment to permanent lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and regular physical activity.
  • Regular follow-up appointments with healthcare providers are crucial to monitor nutritional status and overall health.
  • Psychological support and participation in support groups can be beneficial.

Follow-Up Care:

  • Lifelong follow-up is necessary to monitor for nutritional deficiencies, weight maintenance, and management of any potential complications.
  • Regular blood tests to check levels of vitamins and minerals.
  • Continuous dietary counseling to ensure proper nutrition and adherence to dietary guidelines.

Gastric bypass is a powerful tool for weight loss and improving health, but it requires a serious commitment to lifestyle changes and ongoing medical care. It is important for individuals considering this surgery to discuss it thoroughly with their healthcare providers to fully understand the benefits, risks, and necessary adjustments for long-term success. If you are commited to have this procedure, you can contact us via Live Chat button up above.

 

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    OP. DR. İBRAHİM AĞAÇKIRAN

    Education:

    Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine
    Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (speciality)

    Foreign Language: English

    Professional Experiences:

    Aktif International Hospital Bahçelievler (Ongoing)
    Ankara City Hospital
    Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital

    Professional Memberships:

    Turkish Surgical Association
    Turkish Obesity Surgery Association
    Turkish Medical Association

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