Why Is the Surgery Done?<\/strong><\/p>\nGastric bypass surgery is usually done to treat morbid obesity by restricting the amount of fat and calories absorbed from your diet. Typically, the procedure is applied in order to reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening weight-related health problems.<\/p>\n
Who Is the Surgery Recommended?<\/strong><\/p>\nGastric bypass surgery is mostly recommended if you suffer from morbid obesity. Your doctor might decide if the procedure is beneficial for you or not. The following conditions are required to qualify for the procedure:<\/p>\n
\n- BMI 40 or higher.<\/li>\n
- Obesity-associated serious health problems.<\/li>\n
- No history of gastrointestinal diseases.<\/li>\n
- Commit to healthy lifestyle changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Benefits and Potential Results<\/strong><\/p>\nThe gastric bypass procedure can be a very effective long-term way to lose weight, depending on how much you change your lifestyle habits. Losing \u00a0approximately 60% of your excess weight within two years can be possible.<\/p>\n
Additionally, it may also improve some health conditions related to being overweight, including:<\/p>\n
\n- Diabetes<\/li>\n
- Hypertension<\/li>\n
- Hyperlipidemia<\/li>\n
- Heart diseases<\/li>\n
- Sleep apnea<\/li>\n
- Osteoarticular diseases<\/li>\n
- Infertility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Risks \u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\nAlthough we use the lasted minimally invasive surgery techniques, a gastric bypass involves major surgery, and as with any major surgery there are some possible risks.<\/p>\n
Some of the risks associated with the surgical procedure itself include:<\/p>\n