Stomach Reduction Surgery - Gastric Bypass

A gastric bypass is a surgery to lose weight by reducing the stomach. The ultimate goal of gastric bypass surgery is that patients recover their normal weight and not regain the lost pounds over time.

Gastric Bypass: The procedure

The surgical procedure consists of a gastric restriction that allows the patient you stay satisfied with a smaller amount of food. Thus, bypass surgery makes the patient does not feel hungry and is satisfied with less food.

Gastric Bypass: Risks

The risks of gastric bypass are high compared with other treatments, because the mortality rate is between 1% and 3%. However, gastric bypass is now considered one of the most effective weight loss and weight control over time.