Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Eatontown, NJ
The “gold standard” of weight loss surgery is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. In this surgery, a small stomach pouch is created by stapling along the upper part of the stomach. A new opening from this pouch is created as well. The first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum, is separated from the second part of the small intestine, called the jejunum. The jejunum is then brought up and connected to the newly created small stomach pouch and the duodenum is reconnected to the small intestine. This creates two pathways, one for food and one for digestive enzymes, and digestion happens downstream. This is a restrictive procedure because there is a newly created small stomach (to hold less food) and with the bypassing of the first part of the small intestines, there is malabsorption, thus creating a 70-75% excess body weight loss within the first twelve to eighteen months.
Advantages of the gastric bypass
- Quick and dramatic weight loss
- Continued weight loss for 18-24 months
- Many patients maintain a weight loss of 60-70% of excess weight loss
- Improved co-morbid conditions associated with obesity such as: type II diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and GERD.
- Improved quality of life
Disadvantages/risks/complications
- Staple leak
- Dumping syndrome
- Risk of temporary hair loss
- Vitamin, protein, iron deficiencies
- Malnourishment if required diet is not followed
- Increased risk of gall stones due to rapid weight loss
- Long term complications such as internal hernia, obstructions, etc
Schedule a Consultation Today
If you interested in Roux-en-Y Gastric surgery in central New Jersey, contact the hernia specialists at Specialty Surgical Associates today to schedule an appointment in Eatontown. Call our office at 732-365-4326 to get started, or request an appointment through our secure online form.
