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| Gastric by-pass ROUX-EN-Y |
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Procedure Type Combined Restrictive / Malabsorptive Description:
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Stapling is used to create a small, upper stomach pouch which restricts the amount of food to be consumed. |
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A portion of small bowel is bypassed thus delaying food from mixing with digestive juices to avoid complete calorie absorption. |
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Results: |
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Average of 77% of excess body weight loss one year after surgery |
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Studies show that after 10 to 14 years, patients have maintained 60% of excess body weight loss .
Study of 500 patients showed that 96% of certain associated health conditions studied were improved or resolved, including back pain, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, Type II diabetes and depression. |
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In most cases patients report an early sense of fullness, combined with a sense of satisfaction, that reduces the desire to eat. |
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