Gastric Bypass Surgery Oxford Mississippi

Combined Restrictive & Malabsorptive Procedure

At Oxford Bariatric, we take great pride in the fact that Dr. Michael L. King, one of the leading and most experienced bariatric surgeons in the state, introduced Laparoscopic and Open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery to the north Mississippi area.

According to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery and the National Institutes of Health, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the current gold standard procedure for weight loss surgery. It has been the most frequently performed weight loss procedure in the United States for many years. (In 2009, the adjustable gastric band will become the most commonly performed weight loss procedure.)

Gastric “bypass” is a surgical procedure designed to create a small food pouch at the upper end of your stomach with a capacity of less than two ounces. The pouch is then connected to the upper part of the small intestine, thus “bypassing” the remaining part of the stomach. Food entering the newly constructed pouch causes a sensation of fullness, then slowly empties into the intestine through the newly constructed, small outlet. This limits the amount of food or liquid you can eat or drink at one time. Because of the rerouting of the intestine, some of the calories from the ingested food are not absorbed. This leads to exceptional weight loss in the vast majority of patients.

Advantages

• The average excess weight loss after the Roux-en-Y procedure is generally higher in a compliant patient than with purely restrictive procedures.
• One year after surgery, weight loss can average 77% of excess body weight.
• Studies show that after 10 to 14 years, 50-60% of excess body weight loss has been maintained by the majority of patients.
• A 2004 review and meta-analysis of studies representing 22,094 patients showed that a substantial majority of patients with diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea experienced complete resolution or improvement.
• A condition known as “dumping syndrome ” can occur secondary to ingesting foods high in sugar or fat. This can result in nausea, weakness, cramping, sweating, faintness and diarrhea after eating. Some consider dumping syndrome a complication, however, we feel it is a beneficial and positive effect.
• No foreign body is implanted at the time of surgery.

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Please contact Oxford Bariatric to obtain more information on your Oxford Mississippi gastric bypass surgery options and sign up for our free informational Weight Loss Seminar.

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