What is the Conversion Process?

Bariatric Surgery

What is the Conversion Process?

Laparoscopic gastric bypass, an often preferred intervention in bariatric surgery, is performed to reduce the size of the stomach and decrease the way food absorption travels in the small intestine. The process, which attaches to the newly formed small stomach by bypassing a certain part of the small intestine, prevents the absorption of a large part of the high-calorie foods. In this way, the patient will have the opportunity to lose weight quickly by filling up in small portions. In what type of cases is gastric bypass applied? The primary preference for gastric bypass surgery is the patient’s BMI level. The procedure can be applied to patients who have an index level above 40 as a result of this assessment. Again, the relevant surgery can be performed on people with a BMI in the range of 35-40 who, in addition to obesity, suffer from diseases such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea.

How is gastric bypass surgery performed?

In laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, psychological evaluation and endocrine examination are performed in addition to physical examinations of the patient. If the data obtained is deemed suitable for surgery, the operation begins.
In the operation that is performed through 4 to 6 holes with an average diameter of 1 cm, the stomach is reduced as in the case of sleeve gastrectomy. Overall, 95% of the stomach is bypassed.
A part of the stomach, which is divided into two parts by surgical techniques, is placed in the middle of the intestine, bypassing 12 fingers of the intestine. The other part of the body is not removed. In this way, it prevents the consumed food from passing into the duodenum.
After the operation, patients remain under observation in the hospital for 4-6 days. Then he is laid off. How do you eat after gastric bypass surgery?
The preferred foods after gastric bypass surgery should be liquid in the first two weeks, and solid foods in the consistency of puree in the third, fourth and fifth weeks.
A diet should be formed that includes the consumption of protein, fruits, vegetables and foods made from whole grains.
You must eat soft and transparent foods and pay attention to the amount of fat intake.
In order to prevent dehydration, consumption of 1.5, 2 liters of water and fluids per day should not be interrupted.
You should not eat solid foods and liquid foods at the same time. Consumption habits that will not create a feeling of satiety in the stomach should be avoided.
Attention should be paid to whether the protein intake is being taken at an adequate level.
The body should be encouraged to eat soft foods with foods such as low-fat milk, cereal soaked in milk, cottage cheese, and light yogurt

How long does gastric sleeve surgery take?

The duration of the operation is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. During the application, the stomach outlet and entrance sections are protected, ensuring the continuity of the digestive system and no organ damage. What is the weight caused by sleeve gastrectomy? The maximum target weight loss in gastric sleeve surgery is 60% over 5 years. However, in this process, the person should also pay attention to his post-surgery feeding routine and lifestyle. If the stomach is forced in terms of feeding, re-distension and weight gain may occur. For this reason, it is recommended to get support from a dietitian after surgery.