What Is the Procedure for Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Gastric bypass is a bariatric surgery designed for those who have been unable to lose weight through diet and exercise. It works by restricting food intake and food absorption to promote weight loss. Bariatric surgeries have increasingly become a preferred option to deal with obesity and obesity’s health-related issues. The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery reported that the number of bariatric surgeries in the United States doubled from approximately 103,000 in 2003 to about 220,000 in 2008.
