In gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is indeed scaled, but only a small pouch about half the stomach's normal size is left at the top. This pouch, also known as the gastric pouch, is connected to the small intestine and serves as the new stomach. The rest of the stomach, which is the majority of it, is then removed. This is done to limit the amount of food the patient can eat at one time and to reduce the production of hunger hormones. By reducing the size of the stomach, patients feel full more quickly and, as a result, eat less. This leads to weight loss over time. The small pouch in the center or at the bottom is not typically left in gastric bypass surgery as it would not serve the same purpose as the gastric pouch at the top. It is important to note that gastric bypass surgery is a major surgery and should be carefully considered and discussed with a healthcare professional.
Hi there! In gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is modified to create a small pouch at the top. This newly formed pouch significantly reduces the amount of food that can be consumed, thereby promoting weight loss. The smaller stomach capacity restricts food intake, while the bypassed portion of the stomach and intestine reduces the absorption of nutrients. This combination of reduced food intake and nutrient absorption helps patients achieve their weight loss goals and improve overall health.