Gastric Bypass Surgery And Its Procedure.

1. Gastric Bypass Surgery And Its Procedure.

2. Gastric bypass surgery is a type of bariatric surgery. One of the commonest types of gastric bypass surgeries is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure. It is one of the most common types of bariatric surgery being performed all across the world today. Up until a few years ago, weight loss surgeries were considered a life style choice but today obesity is recognized by Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) as a disease and therefore gastric bypass surgery is now covered by insurance. With expert surgeons like Dr Aparna Govil Bhasker who is well known for Gastric bypass surgery in Mumbaibecame more easy for people who are struggling from obesity. • Roux-en-y gastric bypass procedure is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that helps the patient to lose weight successfully. However, the important thing to always keep in mind is that after a gastric bypass, patient still needs exercise and a good diet to maintain the results in the long term.

3. How is a gastric bypass surgery done? • In a gastric bypass surgery, a small pouch of the stomach is created. Small intestine is divided and brought up in a Y shaped fashion to join with the gastric pouch. This procedure reduces the amount of food intake and it bypasses a part of the small intestine which in turn reduces the amount of nutrients and calories absorbed in the body. Other mechanisms for weight loss after gastric bypass surgery include- reduction in hunger, hormonal changes, increased insulin sensitivity, changes in bile acids and gut flora. • Gastric bypass surgery is usually performed laparoscopic ally. The total time taken is about 1 to 2 hours. The recovery time is about two weeks. It is technically a reversible procedure. • Why is gastric bypass surgery done? • A bariatric surgery is recommended for people with clinically severe obesity.

4. Bariatric/metabolic surgery should be considered a treatment option for acceptable Indian patients with a BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2, with/without presence of any obesity related co-morbidity. • Bariatric/metabolic surgery should be considered a treatment option for acceptable Indian patients with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, in presence of two or more obesity related comorbidities. • Bariatric/metabolic surgery should be considered as a non-primary treatment option for acceptable Indian patients with a BMI ≥ 27.5 kg/m2, with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes despite optimum medical management. • Any bariatric/metabolic surgery for an Indian patient with BMI < 27.5 kg/m2 should be strictly performed under experimental study protocol with prior ethics committee approval and informed consent from the patient. • Bariatric/metabolic surgery should be considered as a treatment option for acceptable Indian patients with central obesity with a waist circumference ≥ 80 cm in females and ≥ 90 cm in males along with type two diabetes and other obesity related co-morbidities.

5. Bariatric/metabolic surgery may be advised as a treatment option for acceptable Indian patients who qualify for the above BMI criteria if they are ≥ 18 years of age. It may be advised as a treatment option to patients younger than 18 years of age under special circumstances with approval of a multi-disciplinary team constituting a paediatrician, endocrinologist, dietician, psychologist and the bariatric team including a bariatric surgeon. Attainment of puberty and completion of skeletal maturity must be taken into account for this patient population when considering the option of surgery. • Bariatric/metabolic surgery should be advised as a treatment option for acceptable Indian patients who qualify for the above BMI criteria for patients up to 65 years of age. Bariatric/metabolic surgery may also be recommended for patients ≥ 65 years of age if they are medically fit, and the benefits of surgery outweigh the risks.

6. All patients who are advised bariatric/metabolic surgery as a treatment option should be motivated to enter a long-term weight management program and should be committed to life-long follow up. • Additionally, a Roux-en y gastric bypass surgery is the procedure of choice in obese patients with GERD and hiatus hernia. • A successful gastric bypass surgery will not only help you get fitter but also reduce the health risks caused by weight related diseases like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. Exercising regularly, keeping the portion sizes in control, and changing your lifestyle are the main post bariatric surgery requirements. • Results of gastric bypass in mumbai

7. Post recovery of gastric bypass you can expect to have a weight loss of about 60 to 80 percent of excess body weight. The weight loss takes about 12 to 18 months post the bariatric surgery. You will continue to enjoy the improved quality of life post bypass surgery provided you follow the instructions of dietician regarding your eating habits and take the much needed vitamin and mineral supplements to suffice the body’s needs. Want to know Gastric bypass cost in mumbai ? Get contact with Dr. Aparna Govil Bhasker through the Official website.

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