Gastric bypass, also known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is a highly effective weight-loss surgery procedure. It involves the creation of a small stomach pouch and directly connecting it to the small intestine.
During your recovery, you will spend a day in the hospital and a few weeks at home before feeling ready to resume work. It is essential to follow a gradual approach, avoiding strenuous activities for approximately six weeks. It may take up to twelve weeks to transition back to a regular diet.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a reversible procedure; however, reversing it would necessitate an operation of similar or greater complexity and risk compared to the original surgery.