Often called the “gold standard” of weight loss surgery, gastric bypass works by creating a small stomach pouch that is then connected directly to the small intestine. This reduces the stomach from roughly the size of a football to about the size of a lemon, or around 30cc. The remaining portion of the stomach, along with the first section of the small intestine, is bypassed. This combination both limits how much food you can eat and decreases how many calories and nutrients are absorbed, making it a restrictive and malabsorptive operation. On average, patients lose about 60–70% of their excess body weight, with most of the weight loss happening during the first six months and continued gradual loss for up to 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
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In 2005, Dr. McCarty established the nationwide standard of care for laparoscopic gastric bypass based on his publication in Annals of Surgery.
