Gastric Bypass
Achieve and maintain a healthier weight with the REALIZE® Solution for
gastric bypass
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is one of the most frequently performed procedures
for morbid obesity in the U.S.16 The REALIZE Solution† for gastric
bypass uses both a restrictive and a malabsorptive surgery technique. It
restricts food intake and the amount of calories and nutrients the body
absorbs. In addition to creating a smaller stomach pouch, the surgery changes
the body's normal digestive process. As a result, food bypasses a large part
of the stomach and most of the small intestine. See
how gastric bypass works.
Gastric bypass surgery studies have shown that gastric bypass patients
typically lost 61.6% of their excess weight after
bariatric surgery.9 Many health problems (back pain, sleep apnea,
high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and depression) improve or are resolved
following surgery.
Only the REALIZE Solution for gastric bypass includes the REALIZE
mySUCCESS® Program
Experts agree that bariatric surgery patients require help to lose weight and
keep it off. That's why we recruited bariatric surgeons, dietitians, and
behavior modification specialists to help create REALIZE mySUCCESS®.
It's a Web-based clinical support tool designed to help you achieve and
maintain a healthier weight. In fact, it has been shown that REALIZE®
Band patients who frequently use REALIZE mySUCCESS® lose significantly
more weight.*
REALIZE mySUCCESS® guides you through two essential stages for success
following surgery. Stage 1 helps you build healthy habits over the first 18
months. Stage 2 keeps you motivated, on track, and connected with your
bariatric practice over the next 18 months and beyond.
Learn more about the
power of REALIZE mySUCCESS®.
See how to sign up now
to begin changing your habits and improving your health before surgery.
Gastric bypass leads to significant weight loss and improved health
Studies conducted on gastric bypass surgery show that after 1 year, weight
loss can average 77% of excess body weight.17 A comprehensive clinical
review of bariatric surgery data showed that patients who had a bariatric
surgical procedure experienced complete resolution or improvement of some of
their obesity-related health problems (known as comorbid conditions),
including type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia (high lipid [fat] levels in the
bloodstream), high blood pressure, and obstructive sleep apnea.9 One
gastric bypass information study found that gastric bypass surgery reduced the
total number of serious health problems of participating patients by
96%.17
Learn more about the health
benefits of gastric bypass surgery.
Weight loss surgery cost savings over time
A recent study shows that laparoscopic (minimally invasive) weight loss
surgery can lead to significant savings for patients. One important reason is
that weight loss surgery may help to improve or resolve conditions associated
with obesity, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure,9 so
patients save money on related prescription drugs, doctor visits, and hospital
visits.11
Many insurance plans offer coverage for bariatric surgery. We can show you how
to work with your provider to see if you have insurance
coverage for bariatric surgery.
Get the answers you need about gastric bypass at an information seminar
For more information about gastric bypass, we encourage you to attend a free
information seminar hosted by a bariatric clinic that offers the REALIZE
Solution for gastric banding, gastric bypass, or sleeve gastrectomy. You'll
learn about surgical options, you'll meet bariatric team members who will
support you before and long after your surgery, and you may also hear from
patients who have had weight loss surgery. There's no pressure to make a
commitment—and no better way to get weight loss surgery information. Of
course, family and friends are welcome, too.
Use our seminar finder
to locate a seminar in your area, and register to ensure that you have a seat
because seminars often fill up.
Want to talk it over? We're ready to help. Call us at 1-866-300-1818 if you
have questions or concerns or want help finding a seminar near you.
*Patients who frequently use REALIZE mySUCCESS® lose significantly
more weight. Based on 12 months of patient-reported data from REALIZE Band
patients using REALIZE mySUCCESS®. Frequent users were in the top third
of patients based on frequency of entering a weight into
REALIZE
mySUCCESS®. Source: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., data on file.
†The REALIZE Solution combines REALIZE mySUCCESS® with the use of
select surgical instruments.
