Gastric bypass surgery has many benefits to the obese person who wants to live a healthier life. Some of these benefits include weight loss and possible elimination of heart trouble, diabetes, and arthritis or back problems. In addition, there is a very good change that the person will be able to engage in activities, such as team sports, like never before.

But, it is important that a person should be aware that there are three different types of operations involved in gastric bypass surgery. Knowing this will help reassure that there are options available, which would increase the overall success of the operation’s success.

1. Roux-en-Y procedure-

One of the gastric bypass operations involves the Roux-en-Y Procedure in which the surgeon staples across the top portion of the stomach, creating a small stomach pouch. This new stomach pouch is then connected to the small intestine. This will help reduce the amount of food eaten, and reduce the absorption of calories eaten. If the person has gallstones, the surgeon can remove the gall bladder to prevent further formation of these stones.

2. Laparoscopic surgery-

The second type of Gastric Bypass surgery is the Laparoscopic surgery. In this type of surgery, the surgeon makes tiny incisions through the abdomen in which the patient is operated on with the use of a laparascope, which is a fiber optic tube which has a small camera on it. This small camera allows the insides of the person under the abdomen to be seen clearly during the procedure. Then, as in the first procedure, the doctor sews the stomach shut to create a pouch.

3. Using Silicone band-

The third type of procedure used during gastric bypass surgery involves the use of a silicone band to create a small pouch using the top portion of the stomach. This helps reduce appetite while not interrupting the normal digestion process.

A person can have one of these three operations done, usually with little to no risk if properly prepared for surgery, and properly treated during and after surgery. However, a patient needs to always be aware of any and all risks associated with the gastric bypass surgery.