Gastric Bypass

Gastric Bypass is a surgical weight loss method. This method is applied in the operating room under general anesthesia. A fasting period of at least 8 hours is required before the operation. The day before the surgery, blood thinners are administered at a dose sufficient to prevent blood clotting. After the patient is put to sleep by the anesthesiologist, a urinary catheter is inserted. Gastric Bypass surgery is performed with the laparoscopic method called closed. With the help of a thin 30 cm long camera inserted into the abdomen, several 5 to 10 mm long skin incisions are made. Then long rods thinner than a pencil are inserted into the abdomen. With the help of these rods and suture staples called staplers, a 6 cm long and 3 cm wide stomach pocket is created in the part of the normal stomach after the esophagus. In order to reduce digestion, the small intestine is combined with the stomach pouch about 200 cm from the section called Treitz. In order to see the strength of the stitches between the new stomach pocket and the intestine, the anesthesiologist tests the stomach with a blue dyed liquid called leak test. Sometimes this test is done with air and sometimes both methods are used. The surgery is finalized by suturing the incision sites without removing any stomach parts.

What is Gastric Bypass in short?

Gastric Bypass surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world. This surgery is applied to make people lose weight with two mechanisms. In Gastric Bypass surgery, a small stomach volume is created. However, the small stomach is connected to the small intestine. Incoming nutrients bypass the large stomach and pass into the small intestine. This process is also called Gastric Bypass.

Is Gastric Bypass surgery a suitable operation for me?

Gastric Bypass surgery is suitable for patients with a body mass index of more than 35, who have diabetes or who eat sugary foods, alcohol, high-calorie snacks and cola.

How long will I stay in the hospital after Gastric Bypass surgery?

You will usually stay in the hospital for 2-3 days after the surgery. After taking water and liquid foods during this period, you can be discharged by removing the drain if your doctor deems appropriate.

What will I experience after Gastric Bypass surgery?

After the surgery, you can easily feel full with a small amount of food intake. This satiety will turn into fullness and loss of appetite over time. The use of necessary vitamin and mineral supplements will be monitored with the instructions of surgeons and dieticians. In this way, you can lose weight very comfortably without experiencing vitamin and mineral losses.

How much weight can I lose after Gastric Bypass surgery?

It is possible to lose 50-100% of your excess weight in 1-2 years after Gastric Bypass surgery. The success of your weight loss is proportional to your compliance with your diet and exercise program after surgery. After Gastric Bypass surgery, for example, someone who entered the surgery with 120 kg can lose approximately 50-60 kg.