How will Gastric Bypass Surgery affect my eating habits?
Gastric bypass surgery involves a number of lifestyle changes which begin immediately after the procedure is completed. Diet changes are essential to ensure safe and effective results over the long term. Patients may notice that the primary dietary adjustment involves the reduction of food intake due to a smaller stomach size. Patients may feel satisfied after eating smaller meals which is part of what enables gradual weight loss. After a gastric bypass, the stomachs size is able to contain about one ounce of food at any given time. As time progresses, the stomach will gradually stretch until it can hold about four to five ounces or about 1/2 to 1 cup of food at a time. The size of the opening created in the stomach and small intestine is also reduced to about 1/4 inch wide, which slows the rate in which food is emptied from the stomach into the small intestine. Working very closely with a physician and dietitian to ensure that weight loss is safe and successful is the healthiest way t
