Representation of a stomach after a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS (RYGB) SURGERY IN TIJUANA, MEXICO
Only one incision is made through belly button.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the second most common type of gastric bypass weight loss surgery performed today. It is usually laparoscopic. It is reversible if necessary, but is designed to be permanent. Hospital BC’s surgeons are recognized experts in Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery. They’ve performed thousands of Gastric Bypass procedures with the lowest complication rates in Mexico and zero fatalities. You will not find a more experienced Gastric Bypass surgical team – anywhere!
In the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) procedure, the surgeon first divides your stomach, leaving a smaller upper portion and stitching shut the larger remainder of your stomach so that it can’t be used anymore. Normally, food in your stomach empties to the upper portion of the small intestine. In RYGB, the surgeon attaches the small stomach pouch to a place lower down on the small intestine, thus “bypassing” the majority of your stomach, the duodenum (upper portion of your small intestine) and at least part of the jejunum (middle portion of your small intestine).
A long-limb RYGB procedure bypasses more of your intestine; in this case, the surgeon attaches your newly formed small stomach pouch to a place even lower on your small intestine. The long-limbed RYGB procedure can lead to faster weight loss because of greater nutrient malabsorption (fewer nutrients absorbed). Why is the procedure called “Roux-en-Y?” The gastric pouch is called the “roux limb,” and the “Y” shape is formed by the three arms coming together at a junction. The three parts are:
- The small stomach pouch that holds food
- The large stomach pouch that secretes digestive juices
- The far portion of the small intestine that the two portions of the stomach are connected to
Total cost: $6,900 USD
Representation of a stomach after a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Advantages of the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- No bands, staples or other foreign objects in your body
- An established procedure with more research on safety and effectiveness than other procedures
- More weight loss in the first year than the gastric sleeve and the adjustable gastric band (lap-band)
- Reversible if necessary (but not easily)
- Can be revised to a longer-limb Roux-en-Y gastric bypass if an initial short-limb procedure does not lead to expected weight loss
- Quick improvements in your health, especially in your blood sugar control with better insulin resistance, lower blood sugar levels and possible resolution of diabetes
- May be a good choice for individuals with a sweet tooth because sweet foods are not typically tolerated
Weight Loss and the Roux-en-Y (RYGB)
- Rapid weight loss in first 6 to 12 months
- About 65 to 70% of excess weight loss (EWL) within 2 years
- Often more than 100 pounds lost
- The RYGB is restrictive and malabsorptive and it affects your appetite hormones
It’s time for you to take the next step and achieve your weight-loss goals. Along with gastric bypass, we can help with a various surgical procedures, like mini gastric bypass surgery and gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana, Mexico!
Source: Eisenberg D, Shikora S, Aarts E, et al. Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. ASMBS and IFSO. 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions About
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Tijuana, Mexico
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is one of the most effective types of weight loss surgery, with an average weight loss of 60-75% of excess body weight. It helps people with weight loss, reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and improves the quality of life. It is also one of the most commonly performed bariatric surgeries.
The rapid weight loss associated with the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is one of the main reasons this procedure is so popular. Patients can lose up to 60-75% of their excess weight and keep it off long-term. However, some people lose more or less weight, depending on their individual situation.
Yes, you can gain weight after Roux-en-Y. The surgery is a form of gastric bypass surgery that helps people lose weight by reducing the size of the stomach and by limiting the amount of food that can be eaten at one time. But like all types of weight loss surgery, Roux-en-Y is not a magic bullet.
It’s important to follow the doctor’s instructions carefully after surgery and to make healthy lifestyle changes if you want to keep the weight off long term.
The Roux-en-Y surgery can take several hours to complete, depending on the complexity of the procedure. The surgery is typically done under general anesthesia, so patients are asleep during the surgery. Plus, the surgery entails making several small incisions in the abdomen, so there is minimal scarring afterward. Thus, the Roux-en-Y surgery is a relatively safe and minimally invasive option for weight loss.