This procedure involves the reconstruction of the GI tract in order to permit the drainage of the stomach. After the surgery is completed the stomach is around the size of a golf ball which is only able to handle about 1-2 tablespoons of food.
Weight Loss:
Gastric Bypass patients approximately lose around 70-80% of excess weight within a year to a year and a half. The average weekly weight loss of a gastric bypass is roughly 5-15 pounds throughout the first few months.