For patients who have tried everything to lose weight but not been successful, gastric bypass surgery can jumpstart dramatic weight loss.
The Gastric bypass surgery is a laparoscopic procedure, consisting of creating a small stomach from the normal, the new stomach is connected directly to the small intestine making two connections (anastomosis), this is achieved greatly reduce the amount of food ingested and in turn control the absorption of the nutrients of food.
Gastric Bypass is highly recommended for patients with: Diabetes Mellitus, High Cholesterol level, Fatty Liver disease and Acid Reflux Disease. With gastric bypass surgery there is a 65% remission of Diabetes mellitus and 100% adequate control of it in the long term.
Discover the benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery also known as Roux-en-Y Surgery
Rapid Weight Loss
Diet and exercise alone can take several years to show results. In some cases, they do not produce results at all. Meanwhile, a gastric bypass encourages rapid weight loss by restricting how much you can eat and how many calories your body absorbs.
Dramatic Results
This procedure can help you lose 60 to 80 percent of your excess body weight. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery found that 90 percent of bariatric patients maintain long-term weight loss.
Lasting Effects
With support from our nutritionists, you can maintain the effects of gastric bypass surgery for years to come.
By bypassing your stomach and most of your small intestines, a Roux-en-Y restricts the number of calories you absorb. This results in dramatic, long-term weight loss, making Roux-en-Y a very popular type of weight loss surgery.
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Are you ready to find out why so many patients have such high praise for the care coordinated by Dr. Andres Moreno? To ask questions about these services, or to arrange for your weight loss journey to begin, contact us today by filling out an online form or calling +52 (664) 576-2058
