What is involved in the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass procedure?
During the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, the stomach is separated into two parts. The top portion becomes a small pouch that will allow you to eat only a few ounces of food before feeling full. The lower portion of the stomach continues to function normally, however it no longer digests food. Next, one end of the small intestine is attached to the new small pouch of the upper stomach. The other end is reattached further down the small intestine, creating the “Y” junction. This allows the juices that continue to be created by the lower stomach to reach the small intestine further “down stream.” This also allows your body to digest and absorb calories at a slower rate.
