Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Procedure

Most Common weight loss surgery performed in the U.S. and considered the gold standard of weight loss surgery.  Dr. Feng creates a small, upper stomach pouch about 1 ounce in size, dividing it from the lower stomach. The significantly restricts the volume of food that can be eaten. He then divides the small intestine to create a Y-shaped section to attach to the stomach pouch. The lower stomach and a portion of the small intestine is bypassed.  This reduces the amount of calories that can be eaten.  The procedure minimally limits the nutrients the body can absorb because of the bypass.

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