How is the duodenal switch similar to the gastric bypass? How is it different?
A. Like the gastric bypass, the duodenal switch causes restriction (reduction in the amount of food you can eat) as well as malabsorption (reduction in the percentage of calories that get absorbed). However, the duodenal switch is a much more malabsorptive operation. This results in greater disruption to your bowel habits and more side effects than you might see with the gastric bypass. It is important to remember that the duodenal switch is the most major of all the weight loss operations. It is also irreversible.
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