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Gastric Bypass Surgery

Reduce your weight with gastric bypass surgery in India

Gastric bypass surgery is one of the available procedures for morbid obesity that continuously achieves and retains significant weight loss, reduces the incidence and severity of obesity-related co-morbidities and increases the general quality of life. Gastric bypass surgery is the oldest form of bariatric surgery which results in weight loss by modifying the natural process of digestion of the body.

Gastric bypass surgery is only suggested to patients who have been extremely unsuccessful in losing weight after trying all possible diets, exercises and strict changes in lifestyle. Gastric bypass surgery is considered as a last resort to ensure weight loss.

As gastric bypass surgery changes the entire digestive system, it is extremely necessary to be cautious while choosing this surgery. The benefits of gastric bypass are gratifying in the future; however, there are certain side-effects that need to be dealt with. As gastric bypass surgery restricts the intake of food by altering the process of digestion and also limits the nutrients absorbed by the body, therefore it is essential to follow a strict diet plan provided by the nutritionist.

Timothy, a 34-year-old lawyer, recently got engaged to the love of his life. While the newly engaged couple were out shopping for their upcoming wedding Timothy fainted and Laila, Timothy’s fiance rushed him to the hospital. 

After the consultation, the doctor said that Timothy fainted because of his high blood pressure levels. The doctor advised Timothy to lose weight to manage his blood pressure levels. 

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Following the doctor’s advice, Timothy followed a strict diet and exercised regularly. But despite his efforts, he failed to lose weight. Dejected by the failed attempt to lose weight Timothy started searching online for weight loss procedures.

While searching online he came across the MedicoExpert website and dropped a query which was swiftly answered by them. After understanding the requirements of Timothy the team of MedicoExpert scheduled an online video consultation for Timothy with their empanelled doctor. During the consultation, the doctor answered all the questions that the family had about the procedure.

After the consultation, Timothy felt that he should undergo gastric bypass surgery in India with MedicoExpert and flew to India to undergo the procedure. Once Timothy reached India the team of MedicoExpert ensured hassle-free hospitalization for him.

Before the doctors performed the gastric bypass surgery they performed a few blood tests on Timothy. After the blood reports came within a safe range to perform the procedure the doctors performed the gastric bypass surgery for him.

After the surgery, Timothy was advised a liquid diet, followed by a semi-solid diet for the first week after the procedure. After a few weeks, Timothy was allowed to eat solid food.

Within a few months after the surgery, Timothy started to notice weight loss.

Like Timothy, you too can start your weight loss journey with gastric bypass surgery in India. 

Before understanding how gastric bypass surgery initiates weight loss let us first understand what gastric bypass surgery is,

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What is Gastric bypass surgery?

Gastric bypass surgery or Roux-en-Y surgery is one of the most popular surgical weight loss procedures. During this procedure, the doctor reduces the volume of the stomach cavity by creating a small stomach pouch which is then connected to the small intestine.

By making a small pouch and connecting it to the intestine the doctor reduces the size of the stomach cavity thereby you feel full quickly after having a small portion of food.

The metabolic gastric bypass surgery not just reduces the intake of food, but also restricts the quantity of fat absorbed by the body, for swift weight loss.

What are the different types of Gastric bypass surgery available in India?