Gastric Bypass Surgery Articles

Biliopancreatic Diversion Surgery

Biliopancreatic Diversion Surgery

Biliopancreatic diversion surgery is a type of gastric bypass surgery. Learn more about the procedure's risks, costs, and recovery.

Roux-en-Y Surgery

Roux-en-Y Surgery

In roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery, a small stomach pouch is created and a portion of the small intestine is bypassed to help patients lose weight.

Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery

Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery

The mini gastric bypass surgery procedure is less invasive than the traditional gastric bypass procedure; speak to a surgeon to find out if you are an appropriate candidate for surgery.

Bariatric Surgery Stands No Chance against an Untreated Food Addiction

Bariatric Surgery Stands No Chance against an Untreated Food Addiction

After losing almost 250 pounds, one gastric bypass surgery patient started gaining the weight back. Find out what caused her slide, how she is trying to beat it this time, and what others need to be wary of before having bariatric surgery.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery involves permanent changes to the digestive tract, and in some cases the size of the stomach is reduced, to help patients lose weight.