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Bypass operation

What is bypass surgery? Gastric bypass operation (in English: Gastric bypass), similar to gastric sleeve, is a surgical procedure that is performed in the treatment of obesity diseases. Gastric bypass operation is used for those who cannot lose weight in the usual way and obesity for them. Apart from the problems of obesity, it brings dangerous diseases. In the bypass operation, the stomach is divided into two upper and lower pouches, one of which is 5-10% of the total size and is responsible for storing food. Then a part of the small intestine is also removed from the path of food absorption. In this method, no part of the stomach is separated, and the larger part of the stomach continues to produce and secrete the usual enzymes, but food does not enter this part. Also, a part of the intestine goes to the stomach. The smaller one is connected and the more important part of the intestine, which is responsible for absorbing food, is out of the way.

What is the purpose of bypass surgery?

Traditional or classic gastric bypass is used to create restriction and malabsorption. In other words, the goals of surgery are the following: the patient should eat less food (principle of limitation), absorption of food calories in the body will be reduced (principle of malabsorption), in order for the patient to eat less food, the size of the stomach should be changed, and in order for less food to be absorbed Intestinal activity should be changed in a way that makes less absorption. When the stomach shrinks, the patient feels full and full, so he has no desire to eat. On the other hand, less food is absorbed in the intestine and practically fewer calories reach the body.

Benefits of bypass surgery

Treatment of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, esophageal reflux, various heart diseases, stroke, infertility, high cholesterol, etc., and you can engage in activities with confidence after losing weight. which you used to refrain from doing for various reasons and improve the quality of your life.

Important note: Gastric bypass can cause long-term weight loss if:
• In case of effective changes in your lifestyle
• Follow the program that is given to you
By observing all the conditions, you can lose almost 60% of your excess weight within 2 years

Who are candidates for bypass surgery?

☚ People whose body mass index (BMI) is 40 or above 40.
☚ People whose body mass index is between 35 and 39.9 and have problems and diseases related to obesity such as: diabetes,
☚ High blood pressure and breathing problems during sleep can consider themselves eligible for bypass surgery.

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