Becoming pregnant can be easier after losing weight. Your menstrual cycle may also become more regular. Should you become pregnant, we encourage communication between your obstetrician and bariatric surgeon. How long does it take to get an appointment for my consultation? Approximately one to two weeks. Click here to request a consultation. Can I fill out any paperwork before I visit your office?
We provide our patient questionnaire online. It may be printed and filled out at your leisure. After my consultation, how long will it be before I can undergo the procedure? The waiting period is generally about two to six months, depending upon precertification approval. During your initial consultation, the surgeon will determine whether health-related factors might delay your surgery.
What is precertification approval? This is the procedure by which the insurance company reviews your medical and dietary history prior to approving you for surgery. Will my insurance company pay for the surgery? Because this type of surgery is considered medically necessary, insurance companies will often cover it. Will I have to pay any out-of-pocket expenses?
Yes and no. No, not for your initial consultation. Yes, there is a prepayment deposit required for your surgery. This will be applied against the total bill paid by your insurance company. Frequently Asked Questions. Questions About Bariatric Surgery What is the success rate for weight loss surgery? During digestion, the food empties from this tiny stomach pouch into the upper intestine.
Read More Biliopancreatic Diversion creates a smaller stomach similar to gastric bypass surgery , but in addition there is less absorption of ingested food inside the intestine. Read More Which bariatric procedure is right for me? Questions About Recovery How long should I expect to be in the hospital? Life After Surgery What kind of weight loss can I expect?
Read More Can I still go out to eat? General Questions How long does it take to get an appointment for my consultation? Read More Will I have to pay any out-of-pocket expenses? Questions About Revisional Surgery For questions and answers about revisional bariatric surgery, click here.
Expect to lose 60 to 80 percent of excess body weight within 12 to 18 months after surgery. Those who are severely overweight and cannot lose weight through diet and exercise may turn to gastric bypass surgery. Undergoing gastric bypass surgery is a serious commitment to a healthier lifestyle — patients must:. Doctors may perform this procedure on patients with a high Body Mass Index as well as obesity-related health conditions. Find out more about the benefits of weight-loss surgery.
Learn how to calculate your own Body Mass Index. Dumping syndrome is a potential risk of gastric bypass surgery. It occurs when large volumes of food in the stomach move too quickly through the small intestine, frequently after eating sweet or high-fat foods.
Other gastric bypass surgery risks and complications include:. Your bariatric surgeon will review all potential gastric bypass surgery risks, complications, and other weight loss surgery options with you prior to your procedure. If you have any questions about gastric bypass surgery, we encourage you to ask your surgeon. Learn more about what to expect after gastric bypass surgery. Your health information, right at your fingertips. Read the Latest. Gastric Bypass Surgery Gastric bypass surgery, also called the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure , is the most common form of weight loss surgery performed in the United States today.
What is Gastric Bypass Surgery? Description Also known as stomach bypass surgery or bariatric bypass surgery , this procedure creates a small pouch that bypasses the stomach and attaches to the intestine. You will not be able to drink and eat at the same time as your new stomach will not be able to hold both.
Following surgery patients will need to be on a liquid diet for two to three weeks and eat pureed diet for another two to three weeks, before progressing to soft foods for two to three weeks after that. Following these stepwise diet progress you will be able to eat normal food but in smaller portions.
You will also have to concentrate on eating slower and chewing your food thoroughly. Dumping syndrome happens when the food you eat passes too quickly through your new GI tract causing diarrhea, shakes, sweats, and other unpleasant symptoms. Dumping syndrome can be avoided by not eating sugary foods such as chocolate, juices, soft drinks, and other foods high in simple sugars. Our Care Plan has been carefully designed to allow you to get the most out of your bariatric surgery.
Your first visit after surgery will be scheduled within two to four weeks. After this you are required to visit our team regularly. Two to three months, six months and then annually. You will also be seeing our dieticians before you progress to the next phase of your diet. Usually at 2,4 and 6 week interval. Adhere to a strict liquid only diet for first two to three weeks before progressing to puree. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. You will require to see our dietician regularly.
Our aim is to both maximise weight loss and enjoy freedom from post-operative problems. Once your goal weight has been reached usually around 18 months after surgery your follow-up appointments can then be scaled back to yearly once. The skin has an amazing ability to remodel and shrink, it just needs time.
As a rule, plastic surgery should not be considered for at least a year after the operation, as your skin usually continues to contract long after you have reached your goal weight. Most patients find that skin trimming surgery is not needed. Regular exercise and keeping well hydrated also helps remould your skin.
If excess skin does persist, we can discuss Body contouring surgeries with you or refer you to a plastic surgeon for an opinion. In roughly 2. Blood clots. Heart attack. Leaking in the surgical connection between the intestines and the stomach. Serious infection or bleeding. As with any surgery there are potential risks and complications involved. Complications associated with Gastric Bypass include:. Problems associated with anaesthesia Bleeding Infection Bowel obstruction Leaks in your gastrointestinal tract Deep vein thrombosis blood clot in the leg Dumping syndrome leading to diarrhoea and nausea Hernia Gallstones Malnutrition Ulcers.
These include being given injections of heparin during and after surgery, special leg stockings TEDS , and the sequential calf compression device SCD whilst on the operating table. Any patient who is at high risk of a blood clot such as a history of blood clots or clotting disorders may be asked to continue heparin Clexane injections for 10 days after the surgery in addition to the other measures. This can be done at home, and we will show you how.
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