What is a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass?

The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, commonly referred to as gastric bypass, is a well-known weight loss combination procedure that uses both restriction (limiting the size of the stomach) and malabsorption (limiting the amount of calories and nutrients absorbed). Often described as the “gold standard” for weight loss surgery, gastric bypass is a minimally invasive operation performed to help you lose excess weight, and improve quality of life.

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