How does Gastric Bypass Surgery work?
Gastric Bypass Surgery will change: • The volume of food you can comfortably eat at one time • Your ability to tolerate different types of food. • The absorption and digestion of fat calories • The absorption and digestion of proteins • The absorption and digestion of the calories from sugars, starches and alcohols Diet and exercise are key components for ensuring success following Bariatric surgery. Compliance with dietary changed, combined with the right exercise program, will help you lose weight in the post-surgical period, as well as maintain that weight loss over time. These principles, along with many others, are discussed at each Summa Bariatric support group meeting to help keep you on track.
