The Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Procedure And Requirements
With so many weight loss surgery options now available, it can be hard to choose which one is best for you. You have to look at the available options and discuss them with your physician before making a decision. Some people prefer the new lap band procedure, while others go with the traditional Roux en Y gastric bypass operation. All of the surgeries have some requirements that must be met in order to have the procedure performed. It is your responsibility, as the patient, to inform the doctor of your medical history and find out if you qualify for a weight loss surgery.
The first laparoscopic Roux en Y procedure was performed in 1993 and was the “next generation” in weight loss surgery. The procedure only requires a few incisions in the abdomen and the incisions for the new Roux en Y gastric bypass operation are considerably less invasive than the method used previously. Prior to the laparoscopic technique a large incision in the abdomen was required that resulted in a longer hospital stay and a longer recovery time.
Before you can have the laparoscopic Roux en Y procedure you must first meet some basic requirements. The first is that you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of forty or higher. If you have medical conditions that necessitate weight loss surgery, then you can have a BMI of thirty-five. You must also meet with a physician, therapist and a nutritionist to determine if you have the fortitude to withstand the rigorous lifestyle changes that must be met in order to be successful with this type of weight loss method.
These changes mean that you will no longer be able to eat the way you did previously. For the first few weeks you will be on an all liquid diet, with protein shakes. Later, you can progress to certain low diet soft foods. But there will still be foods that you will be unable to eat. Some post-operative patients find that they cannot handle certain red meats or dairy products on the gastric bypass diet. How well you tolerate the diet will be determined after the procedure and through trial and error.
There were a staggering one hundred and forty thousand weight loss operations performed in 2005. Each year, more and more people are opting for the operating room, in order to lose unwanted pounds. They have tried all of the diet programs and have exercised but still cannot lose that extra weight that is endangering their lives. If you are weighing your weight loss surgery options and have decided to try the Roux en Y gastric bypass surgery, then you are not alone. It may not be enough to keep the weight off but with the right diet program and exercise regime, you can see dramatic results.
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