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Gastric bypass does two things for your body. It makes you lose weight, and it helps you keep those pounds off. Try this link for more information. http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass

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Where can I find more information on roux gastric bypass?

To find out more information on a Roux Gastric bypass talk to a family doctor about it.Specialists can be contacted as well but most of the time people have to be referred.


What is a roux gastric bypass ?

Roux gastric bypass is a type of weight loss surgery. You can speak with your doctor for more detailed information and you can also find information here: http://www.laparoscopy.com/obesity/roux.html


Where can I find out more about bariatric surgery procedure?

The Roux-en-Y bypass is more common and considered less complicated than the biliopancreatic diversion bypass, since Roux-en-Y does not remove portions of the stomach. The traditional Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass is performed through open surgery with one long incision. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass can also be performed laparoscopically. The laparoscopic Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass uses multiple smaller incisions (instead of one long incision) ��� a laparoscopic tool is inserted, which offers a visual guide to the inside of the abdomen during the procedure.


Where can I find out more about rouxeny gastric bypass?

A person may inquire at a local medical provider that offers rouxeny gastric bypass or take a look at various online websites or forums that provide information on this type of gastric bypass surgery, such as the following: www.laparoscopy.com/obes, www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/gastric-bypass-about-roux-en-y-gastric-bypass.html, and www.umm.edu/weightloss/roueny.htm.


Where can I find out about gastric bypass surgery in onterio?

Ontario, Canada offers many different places to have gastic bypass surgery. One of the most recommended is Ontario Bariatric Network; here is the website: http://www.ontariobariatricnetwork.ca/Roux-en-Y-Gastric-Bypass-Surgery.aspx.


Where can I find images of bypass surgery?

There are plently of websites that have bypass surgery images available. This site has step by step procudure to view video.about.com/weightloss/Roux-en-Y-Gastric-Bypass.htm


What is the medical term meaning reduction of stomach size and gastrojejunostomy?

Roux n Y Gastric Bypass


What are the different types of gastric bypass surgery?

there are two main types of gastric bypass surgery. the first the surgeon physically will remove part of the stomach to reduce the amount of food you can eat. the second newest type is a lapband in which the surgeon ties a clamp around the stomach which limits the amount of space in the stomach.


What does bariatric surgery consist of?

Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy) gastric bypass. This procedure is the most common method of gastric bypass. This surgery is typically not reversible. It works by decreasing the amount of food you can eat in one sitting and reducing the absorption of nutrients.


What are the benefits to roux en y gastric bypass surgery?

There are two types of Roux en-Y gastric bypass surgery One is called proximal and the other is called distal. Proximal is the most common of any procedure at makes the patient feel full very quickly. Distal makes is more likely that fats and starches will pass through the stomach undigested.


Is there a laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure?

The Lap Band and Realize Band are placed in a laparoscopic procedure. The newer MiniGastric Bypass (MGB) is also a lap procedure that is not as radical as the Roux-en-Y but accomplish the same thing essentially. www.bariatric.us/mini-gastric-bypass.html


Are There Many Risks To Gastric Bypass Surgery?

"Yes, there are risks involved with Roux en Y gastric bypass (RNY) surgery. This is one of the more commonly performed bypass surgeries and to put it simply it involves stapling the stomach. Risks range from complications of anesthesia such as death to infections of the incision and bleeding or poor nutrition after surgery."