In this video, Duke Health bariatric surgeons help you understand what you need to know to choose the weight loss surgery that is right for you. This isn’t a decision you make alone. Your doctor makes recommendations based on your medical conditions and physical assessment. You’ll learn about the type of weight loss surgeries available, expected weight loss short and long-term, the benefits, and possible risks of complications.
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Gastric bypass, also called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is a type of weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine. After gastric bypass, swallowed food will go into this small pouch of stomach and then directly into the small intestine, thereby bypassing most of your stomach and the first section of your small intestine.
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