There are various factors that determine your eligibility for Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB). Dr. Viswanath, a renowned specialist in bariatric surgery, will thoroughly review your health information and provide specific recommendations tailored to your case.
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
It’s often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen. This surgery reduces the
size of your upper stomach to a small pouch about the size of an egg.
BENEFITS
It help a person lose about 100 pounds of excess weight. It may also improve, or in some cases even reverse type 2 diabetes. It can also improve or stop heartburn and reux
QUALIFICATIONS
BMI between 30 and 35 with two or more comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, sleep disorders, or cardiac disease.
BMI over 35, with or without comorbidities.
History of unsuccessful weight loss attempts despite previous efforts.
