At Torrance Bariatric Institute, our program offers a comprehensive solution for those seeking long-term weight loss success. Gastric bypass los angeles surgery, a type of metabolic and weight loss surgery, is designed to help individuals achieve significant weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach and rerouting the digestive system. With our experienced team of bariatric surgeons, we provide personalized care, ensuring that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan to meet their unique weight loss goals.
With years of experience and thousands of successful bypass surgeries performed for patients in Los Angeles, CA, surrounding areas like Santa Monica and Long Beach, as well as throughout Southern California and across the United States, Torrance Bariatric Institute is a trusted leader in Gastric Sleeve surgery.
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What is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric bypass is a type of metabolic (weight-loss surgery) that involves converting the stomach into a smaller stomach pouch and bypassing a portion of the small intestine. The surgical procedure helps limit the amount of food you can eat and reduces hunger by altering hormones related to appetite and satiety. Additionally, the operation facilitates malabsorption, which also contributes to weight loss. The surgery is performed laparoscopically, which means it’s done through small incisions. Recovery times vary, but many patients see significant weight loss of approximately 35-40% of their body weight and substantial improvement in related health conditions.
There are different types of gastric bypass surgeries, but the most common one is called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. In this bariatric procedure, the weight loss surgeon staples the top portion of the stomach to create a small pouch and then attaches a section of the small intestine to the pouch. The remaining stomach and upper portion of the small intestine are bypassed, meaning food enters the small intestine further downstream in the digestive process. Unlike the Gastric Sleeve, which involves removing a portion of the stomach without rerouting the intestines, gastric bypass alters both the stomach and the digestive tract for more complex metabolic effects.
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How Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Work?
Gastric bypass works through a combination of mechanical, hormonal, and malabsorptive changes. Converting the stomach into a small pouch restricts oral intake. Dividing the pouch from the remainder of the stomach limits the release of metabolic hormones, facilitating weight loss and metabolic health while curbing hunger. Additionally, by bypassing a small portion of the intestine, less of the calories consumed are absorbed, helping maintain a caloric deficit and preventing weight gain. While less invasive options like the Gastric Balloon provide temporary weight loss support by occupying space in the stomach, gastric bypass offers more substantial and lasting results. Patients experience improvements in obesity-related conditions like type II diabetes, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, and sleep apnea. The gastric bypass offers the highest weight loss potential of the operations we perform and is especially effective as a treatment for type II diabetes and reflux disease.
Who is a Good Candidate for Gastric Bypass Surgery?
There are many factors that are taken into consideration to determine if you’re a good candidate for a sleeve gastrectomy, and our experienced surgeons can guide you through this during your initial consultation. MANY people qualify for bariatric surgery! A gastric bypass may be a particularly good choice for patients with severe reflux disease or moderate-level diabetes.
Below are some general considerations that can help determine whether someone is a suitable candidate for gastric bypass los angeles surgery, though the ultimate decision is between you and your surgeon:
- Body Mass Index (BMI): According to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, sleeve gastrectomy is recommended for any patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and above with an associated medical comorbidity or any patient with a BMI of 35 and above.
- Failed attempts at weight loss journey: Candidates for sleeve gastrectomy have usually tried other weight loss methods, such as diet and exercise, without achieving sustainable results.
- Commitment to lifestyle changes: Sleeve gastrectomy requires a lifelong commitment to dietary and lifestyle changes. Candidates should be willing to adjust their eating habits, engage in regular physical activity, and follow postoperative guidelines to achieve long-term success.
- Understanding the risks and benefits: Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of the risks, potential complications, and benefits associated with sleeve gastrectomy. This understanding helps individuals make an informed decision about whether the procedure is right for them.
- Medical evaluation: Candidates undergo a thorough medical evaluation to assess their overall health and identify any contraindications or underlying medical conditions that may affect the safety or outcome of the surgery. This evaluation may include assessments of cardiovascular health, pulmonary function, and any other relevant health conditions.
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The Gastric Bypass Procedure Process
Pre-Procedure Requirements
At Torrance Bariatric Institute, we simplify the pre-surgery process so that your journey toward sustainable medical weight loss can become more achievable. We obtain a pre-operative nutrition panel, rule out medical or hormonal causes of obesity, and check your heart and lungs with a chest X-ray and an EKG. A psychiatric evaluation is a standard requirement of any bariatric program. An endoscopy is an important preoperative workup modality in identifying anatomic or structural abnormalities that may change our operative plan.
The Big Day (The Day of the Procedure)
On the day of surgery, you will have a smooth experience. You will be registered and settled in your private suite, where you will be greeted by our world-class nursing team, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. The team will go over the details of your procedure with you and your loved ones one more time, and all your questions will be answered. You will then be taken to the operating room.
During the Procedure
Surgeries are performed laparoscopically or robotically via 4-5 small incisions. It lasts about 1-2 hours. When the procedure is complete, you will be recovered from anesthesia, wake up from anesthesia, and transported back to the recovery unit.
Post-Procedure
Our patients are up and walking the same day of surgery and start drinking water and protein drinks the evening after the surgery. Most patients are discharged home the next morning. Most patients return to work within 1-2 weeks, though there is no strenuous activity for four weeks after surgery. There is a specialized phase diet after surgery that begins with clear liquids and progresses through thickened textures and solid foods until the completion of the recovery period, and you can eat normally again within 5-6 weeks.
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Expected Results
Patients with a gastric bypass can expect to lose about 40% of their body weight in the first 12-18 months after surgery; for example, if you weigh 300 lbs, you can expect to lose about 120 lbs. You can expect to see improvements in insulin resistance, blood pressure, cholesterol profile, and sleep apnea within 6 weeks to 3 months of surgery. With the implementation of a high-protein diet and establishing an active lifestyle with a blend of cardiovascular fitness and weight training, a majority of people will maintain their weight loss long-term.
How Long to See Results
Our patients see results in as little as six weeks. Metabolic response to the surgery with a reduction in the need for blood pressure or diabetic medications can happen quickly after surgery, and you may go home off some of your medications already. You can expect to lose 40% of your body weight in the first 12-18 months after surgery.
Long-Term Maintenance
Long-term weight loss is a triad of bariatric surgery, a healthy diet, and an active lifestyle. All three components of the triad bear equal importance in relation to long-term success. A high-protein, low-carb, high-fiber diet is needed: one gram per pound of ideal body weight per day. Such a person should maintain an active lifestyle in order to sustain weight loss, build skeletal muscle, reduce injuries, and maintain metabolic health. We recommend 10,000 steps a day and try to strength train 3x per week.
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