Gastric Bypass Surgery

It is a reality that the society we live in worships thinness. In past centuries, larger women were the objects of envy and thin women thought to look sickly. Today the opposite is true. Although many women, and men too, are overweight, the stigma of obesity just won't go away. Some positive strides have been made as we now have Plus Size models that present themselves as very beautiful women who are larger than the stick thin models we normally see. This national obsession with thin bodies has made thousands of women feel worthless and ugly. The diet business is rakes in money even though most people know that diets usually don't work in the long run. What is an obese, unhealthy, and miserable person to do? Many people, men and women alike, have decided to get off the dieting roller coaster and take drastic action - gastric bypass. For many, this surgical procedure seems to be the only way to escape obesity and shame.

Gastric bypass is a medical procedure performed on very obese people for the purpose of weight loss. About one year after gastric bypass, a typical patient can expect to lose 50 to 90 percent of their unhealthy extra weight. Gastric bypass surgery is available in three different versions: Laparoscopic, Roux-en-Y and silicone band. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Let's examine what each of these procedures involves:

* Laparoscopic Procedure: This version of gastric bypass surgery involves the insertion of a small camera into the abdomen that allows the surgeon to easily view the inside of the abdomen during the procedure. As with all types of gastric bypass, the stomach is sewn into a pouch that makes it smaller. This restricts the quantity of food that can be comfortably consumed, which leads to a reduction in calorie intake and eventually weight loss.

* Roux-en-Y: This method of gastric bypass involves the top of the stomach being stapled. This stapling creates a pouch that is connected to the intestines. The end results from this procedure are the same as for the laparoscopic procedure described above.

*Silicone Band Procedure: The silicone band procedure is similar to the other two procedures in that the stomach is made smaller via the creation of a pouch. But instead of staples, this procedure involves use of a silicone band.

Which version of gastric bypass surgery you end up having mostly depends on the preferences of your surgeon. After a thorough examination and evaluation, your doctor will decide which type of gastric bypass surgery would be best for you. You should be prepared for lots of consultations and tests prior to your surgery.

Gastric bypass is an expensive procedure, but sometimes it is covered by insurance. If you don't know for sure whether your insurance plan covers gastric bypass or not, talk to your insurance plan administrator. They will be able to tell you whether or not the surgery is covered by your policy. Most often, you will have to pay a portion of the costs and your insurance company will pay the rest.

Gastric bypass can be an effective way for the extremely overweight to loose those unhealthy extra pounds. However, as with all surgical procedures, there are certainly risks involved. Be sure to discuss at length with your doctor all the pros and cons of gastric bypass surgery and get a full understand of the procedure before making a commitment.

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