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Gastric Bypass is a form of surgical weight loss where the surgeon creates a smaller stomach by creating a pouch at the top of the stomach.  The smaller stomach is connected directly to the middle portion of the small intestine.  This procedure allows food to bypass a portion of your stomach and your small intestine which reduces the amount of calories and nutrients absorbed. Having a smaller stomach also allows you to feel full faster and eat less.

Weight loss from gastric bypass can be rapid and dramatic. A smaller appetite combined with lower caloric absorption makes gastric bypass the preferred surgical choice for many patients with associated health issues or comorbidities like back pain, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and depression. Gastric bypass patients typically lose more than 60% of their excess weight.

One of the earliest forms of weight loss surgery, Gastric Bypass still accounts for the large majority of bariatric surgical procedures performed in the US.

Because Gastric Bypass bariatric surgery bypasses part of the small intestine and the stomach, patients must make lifestyle changes to accommodate this surgery. Nutritional supplements are required to compensate for the lower absorption of critical vitamins and minerals. Patients must follow dietary restrictions.

Like all forms of weight loss surgery, Gastric Bypass has risks associated with it and requires life-style changes post surgery. Behavior modification and dietary compliance play a critical part in determining long-term success. Only a qualified surgeon can help you decide whether or not you are a candidate for weight loss surgery.

Gastric Bypass Facts

Learn the Top 10 Facts about Gastric Bypass Weight Loss


  1. Gastric bypass is the oldest surgical weight loss procedure.
  2. A portion of the stomach and small intestine are surgically bypassed by the flow of food.
  3. The various types of gastric bypass account for the vast majority of weight loss surgeries in the US with over 200,000 performed annually.
  4. Gastric bypass can be performed as an open procedure or laparoscopic procedure.
  5. Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery uses several small incisions and video devices inserted into the body to help the physician perform the surgery.
  6. There are several variation of gastric bypass including Roux en-Y (proximal), Roux en-Y (distal), and Loop (mini-gastric).
  7. Often chosen where diabetes and/or other comorbidity factors are present.
  8. A normal stomach can stretch to 1000 to 1500 milliliters; a bypass stomach typically holds 1/10 as much food.
  9. Weight loss surgery often improves other health problems such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and joint/back pain, and high blood pressure
  10. All permanent weight loss requires changes in diet and exercise

Is Gastric Bypass For You?

Learn whether you are a good candidate for Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgery 

» Gastric Bypass may be right for you if: 


  1. Your BMI is 35 or higher
  2. You are at least 16 years old
  3. You have been overweight for 5 or more years
  4. You suffer from associated co-morbid diseases such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and joint/back pain, and high blood pressure
  5. You want to make major changes in your eating and exercise habits


» Gastric Bypass is probably not right for you if:


  1. You are under 16 years old
  2. You have severe heart or lung disease that makes you a poor candidate for surgery
  3. You are unwilling to follow dietary rules and participate in aerobic exercise
  4. You are pregnant
  5. You are addicted to alcohol or drugs

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