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At the UCLA Center for Obesity and METabolic (COMET) Health, we are actively conquering the obesity epidemic through research and advanced surgical treatments, including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy surgery. Here, we understand that obesity is not simply a weight problem, but a chronic condition affecting your entire body. Our team of experts offers award-winning care and the support you need to successfully manage and overcome obesity and its related health problems.
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery is a type of bariatric, or weight loss, surgery. During gastric bypass surgery, your physician makes changes to your stomach and small intestine to change the way they absorb and digest food.
Gastric bypass aids weight loss by:
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is considered the ‘gold standard’ of weight loss surgery. It is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure worldwide. During Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, your surgeon:
Gastric bypass surgery’s advantages include:
At UCLA, we offer information seminars twice a month with our specialists to help you determine if gastric bypass surgery is right for you. While it has many benefits, disadvantages may include:
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We perform the Roux-en-Y technique for gastric bypass surgery laparoscopically, which means a shorter hospital stay, recovery time and less pain and scarring for you. Our surgeons are nationally known for their great outcomes, skill and expertise. Our program also features:
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For the first month, you will only be able to handle small amounts of soft food and liquids. But gradually, you will be able to add solid foods back into your diet. You will notice feeling full very quickly – after eating about two tablespoons of food. Your physician may also recommend that you take nutritional supplements.
Within the first two years, you can expect to lose one-half to two-thirds of your excess body weight. Weight loss will continue, in most cases, for a year and a half before stabilizing. At UCLA, our specialists will work with both you and your primary care physician to make sure your recovery is as smooth as possible.
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*Weight loss results can vary depending on the individual. There is no guarantee of specific results. Read full disclaimer >