Gastric bypass surgery is a life-changing procedure that can help you achieve long-term weight loss success. After you have tried countless diets, joined a few gyms or even visited medical weight loss providers, you may be ready to consider other options to achieve more significant results. Turn to the weight loss surgeons at Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics for advice on how you can successfully reach your weight loss goals.

Gastric bypass surgery, considered the gold standard of bariatric treatments, is a safe and effective form of surgery that results in drastic weight loss. Even more meaningful, you can expect healthier outcomes for any underlying conditions you may have, such as high blood pressure, reduced activity levels, low energy, sleep disorders, back pain and cardiovascular disease. Contact our expert weight loss doctors today to find out how you can finally take control of your weight and, most importantly, your health.

Our bariatric surgery center offers the best and safest options in surgical and non-surgical weight loss in the Tri-State area. Meet the region’s top gastric bypass doctors and best in class bariatric surgeons, who are nationally recognized for their track record of success. Place your care in the hands of bariatric experts who always treat you with compassion and respect.

What Happens During Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgery?
Gastric bypass surgery involves two steps. Your bariatric surgeon first divides your stomach into two sections. The top part is known as the gastric pouch- this is the only part of the stomach where food passes. Since the pouch can only hold a small amount of food, you won’t be able to eat as much so you get that full feeling sooner. The bottom portion of the stomach does not hold food, but still functions in producing chemicals needed in digestion. The second part of the surgery is the bypass, where your bariatric surgeon connects the gastric pouch to part of your small intestine. After this procedure, the food you eat passes through the new pouch, bypassing part of your stomach and the first section of your intestines. This reduces your body’s ability to absorb calories.

Gastric bypass surgery is done laparoscopically using five small incisions and requires general anesthesia. The surgery typically takes one to two hours to perform. The hospital stay is usually one to four days, depending on your overall health and reaction to the procedure. You should be able to return to work in about one week.

What to Expect After the Gastric Bypass Procedure:
Recovery time is moderate. Most patients are able to leave the hospital within a day or two and return to normal activity levels in less than a month. Almost all gastric bypass patients return to work in about a week depending on job responsibilities.

Gastric bypass patients typically lose over 80 percent of their excess weight, and most patients report that Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol have been improved or resolved.

Possible Risks and Complications of Gastric Bypass
There is always some degree of risk or complication with any type of procedure, and bariatric surgery is no exception. Although exceedingly rare, the possible risks of gastric bypass procedure include:

  • Infection
  • Blood clots
  • Allergic reactions to medications
  • Increased gas
  • Leaking from the staple lines
  • Dumping syndrome, a side effect that may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and weakness
  • Dehiscence (separation of tissue that was stitched or stapled together)
  • Ulcers

As a result of the bypass, the bottom portion of the stomach and proximal parts of the small intestine cannot be seen easily using conventional imaging or endoscopy. Patients undergo a preoperative endoscopy to ensure safety during and after gastric bypass surgery.

By following the recommendations that your physician provides, you will dramatically reduce the risk of complications. With a gastric bypass, patients should take a daily multivitamin, which may also include supplemental calcium, B complex vitamins or iron. Nutritional labs are drawn on a regular basis to ensure that deficiencies do not occur.

Due to their vast experience and expertise, the team at Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics not only have a strong commitment to quality care, but also emphasize extensive after-care, thereby further reducing your risks. Your bariatric specialist will discuss your concerns and answer any questions at every patient-doctor interaction.

As a whole, gastric bypass is a safe procedure that supports you to lose excess weight and attain your long-term health goals. In fact, our safety track record is among the highest in the nation. You can place your utmost trust in the surgical team at Advanced Surgical and Bariatrics because they are among the best in the country.

Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics
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Somerset, NJ 08873
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