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Thereafter the surgery reorganizes the small intestine to accommodate both parts.
THE OUTCOME
Gastric bypass surgery aims to reduce the stomach area and hence a reduction
in food consumption. In simple words, one feels full much faster and hence
one eats lesser. Obviously this leads to a cut in calories and hence the
desired weight loss.
POST-SURGICAL CARE AND RECOVERY
The post-surgical stay in hospital is for around 4 to 6 days in a conventional
process and around 2 to 3 days in case of a laparoscopic process. In the
first few days a patient may have to be at bed rest for sometime to avoid
what is called a dumping syndrome. This is a syndrome that is caused due
to food moving too fast in the stomach and intestines, thus causing queasiness,
faintness, perspiration and even diarrhea. To avoid this, a patient is
advised to avoid high-calorie stuff like sweets etc. as well. It usually
takes around 3 to 5 weeks to get back to normal life.
EFFECTIVENESS
Both the conventional as well as the laparoscopic procedures ensure significant
weight loss for up to 12 months. Moreover, it also shows a marked reduction
in co-morbid conditions such as hyperlipidemia, hypertension, obstructive
sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type 2, gastroesophageal reflux disease,
venous thromboembolic disease, low back pain and joint pain. Most importantly
a comparative study of non-surgical and surgical cases, has reported an
89% reduction in mortality through 5 years after surgery. It also improves
one’s health and lifestyle.
COMPLICATIONS
Some of the common risks are:
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Infection in the incision |
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Leak from the stomach, causing peritonitis |
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Blood clot in the lung |
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Gallbladder stones or a nutritional deficiency (anemia or osteoporosis) |
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Death in less than 3 in 200 cases |
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