Yes, many patients achieve healthier pregnancies after losing weight, but it is recommended to wait.
The Gastric Bypass is one of the most widely performed and effective bariatric surgery procedures worldwide. It is designed not only to help you achieve significant, long-term weight loss but also to dramatically improve your overall health and resolve metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes.
This procedure combines two powerful mechanisms to help you reach your goals:
Restriction: The surgeon reduces the size of the stomach, creating a small pouch about the size of an egg. This limits the amount of food you can comfortably eat, allowing you to feel full with much smaller portions.
Malabsorption: This new stomach pouch is connected directly to a lower section of the small intestine. By “bypassing” the remainder of the stomach and the first part of the intestine, your body absorbs fewer calories and nutrients.
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Gastric bypass is generally recommended for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 40, or over 35 if accompanied by obesity-related health conditions.
It is performed laparoscopically, meaning through small incisions in the abdomen using a camera and special instruments. This allows for faster recovery and less pain.
On average, patients lose between 60% and 70% of their excess weight within the first 12 months.
It can significantly improve or even put into remission conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Yes, many patients achieve healthier pregnancies after losing weight, but it is recommended to wait.