Roux-en-Y Candidates

Roux-en-Y surgery is a very popular method of gastric bypass surgery, but not everyone is a candidate for this procedure. Each type of weight loss surgery often has its own requirements to determine whether or not that particular procedure will be a good choice for the patient, and Roux-en-Y surgery is no exception.

BMI Criteria

The primary consideration that will need to be met in order for you to be a good candidate for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is that you must have a very high Body Mass Index, generally at least 40 or more. You also must have suffered from this high body mass for at least five years, and have diligently tried other weight loss methods without success.

Risk of Associated Health Problems

Patients whose obesity puts them at risk for related health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and sleep apnea are typically good candidates for the Roux-en-Y procedure, as the results of the surgical weight loss procedure can improve the patient's overall health and quality of life.

Other Factors

In addition to the above criteria, your weight loss surgeon will want to review other factors, such as your general ability to withstand the surgery and your motivation to commit to a healthy lifestyle after your surgery. If you are a smoker, you must stop smoking at least one month prior to your surgery, and you must be committed to not start smoking again. You cannot be an alcoholic or have a drug addiction, which could create complications to your health after surgery.

For more information about surgical weight loss options, contact our bariatric surgery center in Fort Wayne, Indiana today.