Long considered the “Gold Standard” of weight loss operations, a gastric bypass procedure creates a small stomach pouch that is reconnected to the small intestine. The patient’s stomach is reduced from about the size of a football to the size of a lemon, or 30cc. The remainder of the stomach is “bypassed” along with the first port of the small intestine. This restricts food portions and limits intestinal absorption. Thus, it is considered a restrictive and malabsorptive operation. Weight loss achieved with a gastric bypass can vary, but averages about 60–70 percent of excess body fat. While most weight loss occurs in the first 6 months additional loss continues at a slower rate for 18–24 months.
Suppresses ghrelin hormone output therefore lessening hunger
Helps patients avoid processed sugars
Rapid improvement of Type 2 diabetes
Patients can expect to lose 60–80 percent of their excess body weight
*Please contact Total Wellness for further explanation of benefits.
The nationwide standard of care for laparoscopic gastric bypass was established by Dr. McCarty in 2005, based on his publication in Annals of Surgery.
