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Gastric Bypass Surgery in Tijuana

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass, also known as Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy), is a common type and considered as the “Gold Standard” of bariatric surgery. The procedure involves forming a small pouch from the stomach and attaching it to the small intestine. Food no longer absorbs in certain parts of the stomach and small intestine. As a result, your body does not get all of the calories from your food.

The resulting weight loss, typically dramatic, reduces comorbidities. Gastric Bypass Surgery is great for patients with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 35+ and is highly recommended for patients that are suffering from acid reflux. Patients lose about 73% excess weight in the first year after surgery.

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Gastric bypass, also known as Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy), is a common type and considered as the “Gold Standard” of bariatric surgery. The procedure involves forming a small pouch from the stomach and attaching it to the small intestine. Food no longer absorbs in certain parts of the stomach and small intestine. As a result, your body does not get all of the calories from your food.

The resulting weight loss, typically dramatic, reduces comorbidities. Gastric Bypass Surgery is great for patients with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 35+ and is highly recommended for patients that are suffering from acid reflux. Patients lose about 73% excess weight in the first year after surgery.

How Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Work?

Gastric Bypass Surgery in Tijuana is a safe option and affordable. With our surgeons’ expertise and Be Slim Bariatrics post-operative care, we guarantee your success in achieving a healthier you. Plus, a fully equipped hospital awaits you!

The gastric bypass works in several ways:
  • Your “new stomach” will only be able to hold less food
  • Limiting the number of calories and nutrients your body absorbs
  • Changing gut hormones helps suppress appetite and reverse metabolic syndrome caused by obesity.

Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Expectations

Like any other weight-loss surgery procedures, the amount of weight you will lose will depend on multiple factors. Diet, exercise, lifestyle, and your overall commitment are the things to consider. Studies show that patients lose 70-80% of excess weight within the first two years.

Below is the expected expected weight loss post-operative:
  • 3 months: 35% excess weight loss
  • 6 months: 40% - 50% excess weight loss
  • 12 months: 55% - 65% excess weight loss
  • 18 months: 70% - 80% excess weight loss
As your weight naturally decreases, you also improve your health. Gastric bypass surgery may improve conditions frequently associated with obesity, resulting in an overall improvement in quality of life.

Gastric Bypass Advantages and Disadvantages

It is critical to understand what are the benefits and potential risks.
Advantages:
Rapidly lose excess weight and lessen risks of life-threatening weight-related health issues, including:
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Severe sleep apnea
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Stroke
  • Infertility
  • Lasting and long-term results.
  • Significant rapid weight loss of up to 80% of excess body weight
Disadvantages:
  • A more difficult operation, with a higher risk of complication. However, BSB surgeons are skilled to perform gastric bypass procedures.
  • Requires dietary adherence, lifelong vitamin/mineral supplementation, and monitoring
  • Risk of developing ulcers, especially with NSAID or tobacco use
  • May cause "dumping syndrome," a feeling of nausea following food or drink, particularly sweets.

How the Gastric Bypass is Performed

To make sure pain-free during surgery, anesthesia will be administered before your surgery.

The surgeon makes 5-6 small incisions on the belly and inserts trocars (hollow tubes) to carry surgical instruments. The abdomen is inflated with CO2 gas to give the surgeon room to work while the organs are gently pushed aside.
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Step 01
Insertion of a laparoscope (probe with a camera) and other surgical instruments, such as a retractor to lift the liver. The cutter/stapler cuts and staples the stomach.
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Step 02
The stapler/cutter divides the stomach into two parts: a smaller top portion (pouch) and a larger lower part (remnant pouch). The bypassed stomach no longer stores or digests food.
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Step 03
Also, the small intestine is divided and connected to the new stomach pouch. The bypassed or larger stomach's small bowel segment is connected into the small bowel approximately three to four feet downstream, forming a bowel connection resembling
the letter Y.
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Step 04
At Be Slim Bariatrics, patient’s safety is our top priority. We provide a list of suggested labs to be completed before travel. and before the surgery procedure, a series of lab tests will be conducted. The Be Slim Bariatrics’ patient process is streamlined. Our staff will perform three leak tests as well before your discharge for patient quality assurance.
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