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Roux En Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
What is Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass?
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) is a reversible and highly effective weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small stomach pouch and directly connecting it to the small intestine. This bypasses the duodenum and part of the jejunum, resulting in reduced food intake and nutrient absorption. The procedure promotes early satiety (feeling full with less food), curbs appetite, and supports sustained, long-term weight loss.
Who is it Recommended For?
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is especially suitable for individuals who:
- Have a BMI ≥ 40 or ≥ 35 with health issues like diabetes or hypertension
- Have not succeeded with diet, exercise, or medication
- Need rapid weight loss for medical reasons
- Are experiencing weight regain or unresolved symptoms after sleeve gastrectomy
- Need a more effective second-line procedure after previous bariatric surgeries
Key Advantages
- Effective Weight Loss : Significantly reduces stomach size and changes the digestive pathway to promote long-term weight reduction
- Improves Co-morbidities : Helps manage or resolve related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint pain, and GERD
- Minimally Invasive : Laparoscopic and robotic techniques ensure faster healing and minimal scarring
- Reversible Option : Though rarely needed, the procedure can be reversed in specific medical scenarios
Pre-Surgery Dietary Guidelines
All patients are required to follow a 7-day liquid diet before surgery, prescribed by our expert bariatric nutritionists. This helps reduce liver size, ease surgery, improve outcomes
Post-Surgery Dietary Guidelines
A structured reintroduction of food is followed:
- Week 1-2: liquids and protein-rich fluids
- Week 3-4: Soft and semi-solid foods
- Week 4 onwards: Transition to a customized solid diet plan
This phased approach ensures healing, minimizes complications, and supports sustainable weight loss.
Do I need to take vitamins post surgery?
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a malabsorptive surgery as a part of the small intestine is bypassed, reducing nutrient absorption. This helps with weight loss but increases the risk of deficiencies.
Lifelong vitamin and mineral supplements are essential, including:
1. Multivitamins
2. Vitamin B12
3. Iron
4. Calcium with Vitamin D
Regular blood tests are needed to monitor levels.
What digestive changes can I expect after RYGB?
Common digestive changes include:
- Feeling full quickly
- Possible food intolerances (especially to sugar, fat, or lactose)
- Changes in bowel habits (e.g., loose stools, occasional constipation)
- Some patients may also experience dumping syndrome if they eat sugary or fatty foods, causing nausea, cramps, and diarrhea.
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