Obesity And Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RGB) Surgery

First, a small stomach pouch is created by stapling or by vertical banding. This causes restriction in food intake. Next, a Y-shaped section of the small intestine is attached to the pouch to allow food to bypass the duodenum (the first segment of the small intestine) as well as the first portion of the jejunum (the second segment of the small intestine). This causes reduced calorie and nutrient absorption (“Gastric Surgery for Severe Obesity”).

You and your doctor must work together to determine if you would benefit from this surgery. You must know about the risks and benefits of the surgery and the commitment you will have to make. You will also have to commit yourself to a lifestyle change and life-long follow-up with your medical physician. You must also take into account the health risks of being severely obese, and the health benefits you can gain from losing excess weight. I feel that the gains outweigh the risks involved in undergoing t

Even though this surgical technique has its advantages, there are several side effects and complications patients should be aware of. One of the most common side effects is post surgical infection. This usually occurs in the wound or abdominal cavity. The average healing time is 3 – 6 weeks. A less common side effect is blood clots. They tend to form in the legs and travel to the lungs. This is a very serious side effect and can result in death. Hernias are also a known side effect and are weaknesses in wounds and tend to lead to a painful bulge that can enlarge over time. Another known side effect is gallstones. Overweight patients are at a high risk for developing gallstones. Therefore, before the surgery is started, all overweight patients are given an ultrasound to determine if their gallbladder shows any signs of stones being present. Some other known side effects are intestinal/abdominal symptoms, heart and lung complications, decreased absorption, inadequate weight loss, inability to perform the surgery and finally the worst possible scenario is death (Burchard).

First of all, being obese or severely obese puts you at a higher risk for developing or worsening many serious medical conditions. There

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