How many years can the effect of gastric bypass last?

The gastric bypass is one of the most effective weight loss surgeries available, that is why it is usually recommended for patients with severe cases of morbid obesity and with many health problems related to overweight. But, beyond its effectiveness, how many years can the effect of the bypass last? In this post we will tell you.

For how many years can you lose weight with gastric bypass?

The weight loss from a gastric bypass can be preserved for many years after the procedure. In fact, a study published in the specialized journal Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseasesconcluded that a gastric bypass can produce a loss of initial excess weight of up to 63.3% after 11 years of the procedure. 

In addition to weight loss, the study showed that gastric bypass also helped treat overweight-related conditions, such as sleep apnea or hypertension or type 2 diabetes.

In this sense, the results were so satisfactory that more than 92% of the patients consulted in the study said they would recommend the procedure to a friend in need.The benefits to health and the loss of excess weight.

Is there a risk of regaining the lost weight after a while?

Although there is some risk of regaining the lost weight several years after a gastric bypass, the probability of occurrence is quite low. In fact, in a study by the University of Chile conducted with more than 100 patients over a 10-year interval, none of the patients regained their pre-gastric bypass weight. And those most likely to regain some of the lost weight were the most severely obese patients.

In any case, being a malabsorptive technique, gastric bypass has a considerable efficacy, even more so than other procedures, such as the gastric sleeve or the gastric balloonThe results are almost always as expected.

However, it should be noted that in order to achieve the best results it is essential to make a change in lifestyle, diet and any habits that may have contributed to the development of overweight.

If you want to regain your ideal weight and leave behind the health problems caused by obesity, gastric bypass may be the operation you need. But before you decide to have it done, make sure you consult a bariatric to evaluate your case. Get in touch with us (via WhatsApp o Email), we evaluate your case and tell you what is best for you.