Gastric Bypass Procedure Overview | El Paso

The gastric bypass is performed laparoscopically (through small incisions). A small pouch is created in the upper portion of the stomach, bringing up a piece of intestine and bypassing the distal stomach and a portion of the small intestine.

Useful Gastric Bypass Resources:

• Gastric Bypass Fact Sheet
• Visual Representation of Gastric Bypass

Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery

The gastric bypass has been one of the most popular bariatric surgeries for weight loss results. The procedure was named the most popular bariatric surgery option in 2015 and is considered the “gold standard” for bariatric surgery.

• You will lose weight. The average person loses 70-80% of their excess body weight in the first 18 months post surgery.
• Those with type 2 diabetes will see significant improvement. In some cases may even eliminate the condition.
• You will not physically be able to consume large meals due to your smaller stomach size following the procedure.
• You can get sick from eating too many carbohydrates, including sugar, which helps keep weight off.
• Those who are on medication for high blood pressure or high cholesterol may see improvements significant enough to lower medications or come off of it entirely.
• Studies have shown 90% of patients maintain at least 50% of excess weight loss after surgery.
• You may see hormone improvements, including increased testosterone and metabolism improvements.

Award-Winning Gastric Bypass Surgeon in El Paso

Benjamin Clapp, MD FACS has played an integral role in the research & publication of various professionally written articles pertaining to Gastric Bypass and other bariatric surgical procedures.