Gastric bypass surgery involves creating a small “pouch” in the upper part of the stomach and reconnecting the small intestine to this small stomach. This significantly reduces the amount of food the stomach can hold and allows some of the consumed nutrients to pass through the intestines without being absorbed. As a result, you feel full after eating less, and your body does not absorb as much of what you eat as it used to. When these two mechanisms combine, they have a powerful effect on weight loss.

This surgery is generally considered for individuals who are severely overweight, have not achieved lasting results with traditional diet and exercise methods, and are beginning to experience health problems related to obesity (type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint problems, etc.). In patients with morbid obesity, surgical methods such as gastric bypass aim not only to reduce weight but also to reverse many serious diseases caused by obesity.

Gastric bypass is also the beginning of a new lifestyle that will last a lifetime. As your digestive system changes permanently with surgery, your diet, portions, vitamin and mineral supplements, and exercise habits must also be reshaped accordingly. Therefore, it should be considered not just as “weight loss surgery” but as part of a holistic health and life plan.