Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass operations are a surgically proven form of weight loss when combined with a supervised diet, physical activity and behaviour modification programme. They are generally recommended for patients with higher BMI i.e. a Body Mass Index of 40 or over.

There are several varieties of bypass, but all involve the creation of a small stomach pouch to restrict food intake and reduce the absorption of calories and nutrients from food which causes effective weight loss results.

Restrictive and malaborpative

Restricts the amount you can eat

Calories and nutrients not fully absorbed

Laparoscopic surgery (key hole surgery)

Vitamin B12 injections necessary every 3 months for life

Dumping syndrome common

The 2 year Gateway Health Lifestyle Change Programme

Life time support

The 2 year Gateway Health Lifestyle Change Programme:

Daily calls throughout the post surgery phase
Weekly support call
Monthly 1-1 clinic appointments for at least the first year
Nutritional education
Behaviour modification
Specialist support for emotional eating
Exercise/activity specialist advice
Specialist Bariatric Senior Dietician

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