What is Gastric Bypass?
Gastric bypass is one common type of weight-loss surgery. During bypass surgery, the top of the stomach is changed into a small gastric pouch. A loop of your small intestine is cut, and one end of the loop is brought up and is connected to the gastric pouch. This connection is one anastomosis. The other end of the small intestine loop is reconnected to the small intestine, further down. This is another anastomosis.
Food is then redirected to an area farther down in your digestive system. It bypasses the stomach. Because food will now bypass your stomach, your body does not absorb as many calories. You will feel full much faster after eating.
Your healthcare provider may suggest this surgery if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher or if you have a BMI of 35 or higher along with serious weight-related, health problems. A BMI of more than 40 typically means that you are at least 100 pounds overweight.
Why a Gastric Bypass?
- It’s reversible
This surgery is reversible, which is an extraordinary advancement compared to other weight loss surgeries, which require much more post-surgery attention. This make recovery much easier for people. The ability to reverse the operation is a great advantage for people who are not recovering well or responding well to the surgery of those that are pregnant. In these cases, the patient can get the surgery reversed and resort to alternative weight loss options.
- A much shorter procedure
This surgery takes less time to perform. It can take only a quarter of the time that a more traditional procedure takes. It usually takes approximately 30 – 40 minutes to complete. The recovery hospital time is about 24 hours although our professional surgeon insists on a 3 day stay.
- Weight loss procedure with fewer risks
Due to using a laparoscope in the procedure is less invasive and poses fewer risks of any complications arising. The surgeon doesn’t have to make large incisions in the abdomen which reduces the risk of having scars or developing a hernia.
- Cost effective bariatric surgery abroad
This weight loss surgery is more cost effective as it’s a much quicker procedure and is less invasive than traditional surgical weight loss procedures. It also has the ability to start weight loss within a few days after surgery.
- The weight loss surgery works
Perhaps the biggest benefit of this bariatric surgery is a proven method that leads to weight loss. It’s a result of decreasing hunger while increasing the feeling of being full. You do have to enter into a lifestyle change with a healthier diet and regular exercise. By doing this as well as the surgery abroad, you’ll achieve your desired results.
How much does gastric bypass cost?
The average cost of a gastric bypass surgery in Europe is €6,500. But the prices in Iran and Turkey are much lower than USA and Europe and even lower than India. To see the price, visit the Treatment-Prices.
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