Surgery for Diabetes: Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass)
Gastric bypass surgery is a surgical operation that promotes metabolic health and weight loss by reducing the size of the stomach and creating a small stomach pouch that connects to the small intestine. This procedure can be a lifesaver for patients with obesity and who struggle with all the related health complications such as diabetes. In this blog, we will discuss what patients should consider before having a gastric bypass surgery and the benefits that this operation can have on their overall health.
Benefits of Gastric Bypass
The most obvious benefit of gastric bypass is that it promotes weight loss. Patients who have been struggling for years trying to reduce their weight may be positively overwhelmed by the quick results this procedure produces. The main reason for this rapid weight loss is that the patient feels fuller because of the reduction in stomach size. However, other factors also reduce the patients’ appetite after a gastric bypass operation. One of these factors is the hormonal changes in the body. Patients who undergo gastric bypass have reductions in ghrelin (a hormone that stimulates hunger) and increases in incretin hormones (which aid in insulin release, thereby improving the blood sugar levels of the patient). These hormonal changes allow the patients to struggle a lot less with overeating.
Benefits for Diabetics
Interestingly, some benefits of gastric bypass are seen even before any weight changes are seen. One of these early benefits is the rapid improvement in blood sugar levels. The structural change in the stomach after a gastric bypass surgery allows the body to regulate blood glucose much better, which translates to an immediate reduction in insulin resistance. This rapid change can be amazing news for diabetes patients who may be excited to lower their medications as a result of their body functioning better.
Gastric Bypass in Turkey with SurgeryTR
As an internationally renowned center for medical tourism, Turkey hosts patients from all over the world for bariatric surgeries. At Surgery TR, we work with highly experienced surgeons who prioritize the health and safety of our patients. We are always happy to arrange a video consultation with your doctor so that you can personally talk over your concerns with him/her before you travel to Turkey. The operation will require you to stay in Turkey for approximately one week. You will be staying in the best hotels and hospitals Turkey has to offer and our team will make sure that this process will go as smoothly and as comfortably as it can for you.
Those who have a high BMI score and are struggling with losing weight through diet and exercise alone are great candidates for a gastric bypass operation. This will not only help with losing weight, but it will also improve and resolve many of the complications associated with obesity. If you choose SurgeryTR, we guarantee you a safe operation from top bariatric surgeons and a medical travel experience that you will remember fondly.
