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Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Our knowledgeable physicians perform gastric laparoscopic bypass surgery for patients who have tried other weight-loss methods without success.

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Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is done minimally invasive through small incisions. The surgeon attaches a small pouch directly to the small intestine to reduce the amount of food you can intake. During the procedure, the surgeon attaches this small pouch directly to the small intestine. This procedure is not meant to be reversible.

Why might I need gastric bypass surgery?

Your physician might recommend gastric bypass surgery if your BMI is over 35, are between the ages of 35 and 40, have tried weight-loss methods without success and have certain health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease or Type 2 diabetes.

What are the risks of gastric bypass weight-loss surgery?

Some possible risks of surgery are bleeding and infection. You may also experience Dumping Syndrome. This can cause nausea, accelerated heartbeat, fainting, abdominal cramping, and in some cases diarrhea after eating. Be sure to consult your physician of other risks prior to your surgery. 

What happens after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass weight-loss surgery?

After surgery, you may stay in the hospital for one to two days. You will be on a liquid diet for the first few weeks and will slowly progress to a soft food diet. Once you are on a soft food diet you will need to chew slowly and completely. You cannot drink water 30 minutes before or after you eat. Your physician will supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals that may be lost due to your new restricted diet. 

Your doctor will prescribe vitamins and mineral supplement to replace those that your body will not be able to absorb.

To request an appointment with our team, or to make a referral to one of our physicians, please call 210-438-8446. 

Clinic Location:

Medical Arts & Research Center - MARC
8300 Floyd Curl Dr, 4th Floor – 4A
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Phone: 210-438-8446
 
UT Health Westover Hills
11212 Hwy 151, Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: 210-438-8446
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8300 Floyd Curl Dr.
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