Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Prior to starting a weight loss surgery, consult a physician or healthcare professional.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery is one of the oldest and most commonly performed weight-loss surgeries. Roux-en-Y has been used in the United States for more than 30 years, involves minimal complications, and is covered by most insurance companies.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery works by

using a series of staples to create a small pouch in the top of the stomach. This will reduce the size of the stomach by approximately 95%. Next, about 4 feet of intestine is bypassed to in order to reduce the amount of calories being absorbed by the body. In the end, Gastric Bypass surgery is able to work through a combination of food restriction and malabsorption. In terms of short-term weight loss, most patients will lose between 50-100 lbs in the first six months after surgery. In terms of long term weight loss, patients can expect to lose about 70% of excess weight.