Gastric Bypass Surgery Information

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is a very popular procedure that has helped many individuals who suffer from morbid obesity achieve lasting weight loss. While the treatment has many incredible benefits, there are also risks associated with the surgery that patients should be aware before undergoing this procedure.

Treatment Benefits

There are many benefits associated with gastric bypass surgery. The most notable is the fast weight loss results, which can impact the patient's self-esteem and quality of life. Additionally, the vast majority of gastric bypass surgery patients experience improvements in overall health following their procedure. Health problems that are commonly associated with obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and heart disease, can diminish as excess weight is lost.

Treatment Risks

As with all surgical procedures, there are also risks associated with gastric bypass surgery. Vitamin deficiency is one complication associated with this procedure, but this can typically be avoided by closely following your bariatric surgeon's post-surgical recommendations for diet and nutritional supplements. Other possible complications related to the gastric bypass procedure include infection, scarring, bleeding, and rarely, leakage at the point where the digestive tract is surgically reconnected.

If you suffer from morbid obesity and are interested in learning about bariatric surgery, a weight loss surgeon at our Indiana center can help you understand the options that are available to you.