The Health Benefits of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
Apart from losing weight, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery offers many other benefits. While dropping pounds is the most noticeable result, the improvements in your overall health can be even more important.
Studies and medical experience show that this surgery can help improve, or even completely resolve, several serious health conditions. It offers:
- Improvement in Type 2 Diabetes
- Better Heart Health
- Relief from Sleep Apnea and Joint Pain
What Happens During Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Getting a laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery at our Houston practice is a step-by-step journey that begins well before the actual surgery. We are committed to ensuring that you are well prepared physically and mentally for the changes that are about to occur.
This begins with a consultation, where Dr. Chaudhry will explain the process in detail and determine if you are a candidate for this type of surgery, as well as offer a special pre-surgery nutrition plan. On the day of your surgery, you will be under general anesthesia, and the surgery will be performed using a minimally invasive technique with a special telescope called a laparoscope.
This technique allows for tiny instruments to be inserted through small incisions in your abdomen. This minimally invasive technique is very gentle on the body. After the surgery, patients stay overnight in the hospital and are able to return to work and light activities within one to two weeks. Of course, this is just the beginning, as our office will continue to monitor your nutrition and help guide you into a new lifestyle.
