The Gastric Bypass consists of stomach separation in two parts, a small one ( 7-8%) that's the one in charge to receive the food. The larger one remains in your body producing its necessary digestive substances, but will no longer bypass your food.

This way the amount of food is reduced causing an immediate filling (full) sensation and satisfaction. One more mouthful and the sensation is no longer pleasant, maybe reaching the point of vomiting, because there is no more space in the reduced stomach.

In order for the food to follow its natural course, the small stomach is connected to the small intestine immediately in front of the inferior (large) stomach, whereas the food coming from the small stomach, and the substances coming form the large stomach, will be mixed.

This change of anatomy in your body will not cause strange or annoying sensations to you; on the contrary, hiatal hernia can be corrected, and also gall bladder disease can be treated and removed.

What are the risks?

All surgeries imply a certain risk and the Gastric Bypass is no exception. Specific complications like leaks or obstructions are extremely rare, and when they appear, they require a second immediate intervention. Like any other surgery, mortality also is a possibility, although equally rare.

It is impossible to guarantee an optimal result, but it is possible to offer the best care and attention.