What Is Gastric Bypass?

In gastric bypass surgery, a large part of the stomach is bypassed and a small volume) part of the stomach is prepared and added to the small intestine. As with other bariatric surgery operations, gastric bypass surgery plans to reduce the volume of the stomach and disable part of the intestines and remove some of the consumed food without being absorbed. After that, patients experience a feeling of satiety with less food, and some of the food they receive is absorbed.

How Is It Implemented?

Gastric bypass surgery, like other obesity surgeries, is usually performed by laparoscopic(closed) method. Surgery is performed by entering the abdominal area through small incisions. After gastric bypass surgery, patients easily reach a sense of satiety by taking small amounts of food, and after a while this satiety turns into a loss of appetite. Total food intake decreases in this way over time. Depending on the reduced size of the newly created stomach and less food absorption, it is necessary to follow the instructions of doctors and dietitians for the use of the necessary vitamin and mineral supplements. In this way, the patient can lose weight in a healthy way without losing vitamins and minerals by constantly checking.