If your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (obese). If your BMI is between 35 and 39.9 (obese), and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or severe sleep apnea... You may be qualified for certain types of weight-loss surgery, like Gastric Bypass, but note that it isn't suitable for everyone who is severely overweight, you may need to meet some medical guidelines to see if you are qualified for weight loss surgery, you'll likely have an extensive screening process too. And of course, You should also be willing to make changes to lead a healthier lifestyle, you need to participate in long-term follow-up plans that include monitoring your nutrition, lifestyle, behavior and medical conditions.
As with any major surgery, gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries pose some potential health risks, both in the short and the long term. The risks associated with this surgical procedure are similar to any abdominal surgery and may include: Heavy bleeding, infection, adverse reactions to anesthesia, blood clots, lung or breathing problems, gastrointestinal leaks.
Gastric bypass surgery performed in the hospital under general anesthesia, and it takes about one to two hours, the patient stays at the hospital usually from one to two days, to monitor the situation, and it may last for a longer period depending on the speed of the patient’s recovery.
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