Your doctor has recommended that you undergo gastric bypass surgery. But what exactly does that mean? Gastric Bypass is a surgical procedure used to help a patient lose weight. It is usually...

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The adjustable gastric band is fastened around the upper stomach to create a new, tiny stomach pouch. The band is connected to an access port below the skin surface by thin, kink-resistant silicone...

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The ROSE procedure essentially involves reducing the gastric bypass stoma and pouch smaller using endoscopic techniques and special instruments. New surgical tools now allow surgeons to reduce the...

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This video from Mayo Clinic describes the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure and nutritional guidelines for post-operative hospital patients.

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The Sleeve Gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure which limits the amount of food you can eat by reducing the size of your stomach.

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This is an animation of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. It signifigantly restricts the volume of food that can be consumed and has mild malabsorption by making a small 1-ounce pouch connected to the...

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