Gastric Bypass
A gastric bypass is a major operation that changes the way the digestive system works. This weight loss surgery works by making your stomach smaller and removing part of your bowel to make your digestive system shorter. Once the ideal weight has been reached it remains stable. This is the most effective procedure for candidates with a high BMI.
The benefits of the gastric bypass procedure very much outweigh the risks. In general:
- 75% of patients are expected to lose 75 to 80% of their excess body weight, most of which is lost in the first two years following gastric bypass surgery
- There are major improvements in risk factors for heart disease and cancer
- Around 70-80% of gastric bypass patients with hypertension will come off medication and cholesterol levels will fall
- ost type II diabetics will be cured
- After gastric bypass surgery there will be major improvements in a whole range of weight-associated conditions, including sleep apnoea, asthma, joint pain, arthritis, reflux, fatigue, shortness of breath
- Patients report less depression, improved self- esteem and confidence and an overall increased sense of well-being.
