Although some patients have a strong desire and motivation to lose weight, there are cases when diet and exercise don't provide optimal and timely results. In these circumstances, weight loss surgery could be the best solution. Understand and explore gastric bypass surgery with a doctor at Suburban Surgical Associates in La Grange and Elmhurst, IL.

Understanding Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss surgery that modifies the stomach, connecting it more directly to the small intestines for digestion. The patient loses weight rapidly by changing how food is routed through the digestive tract and reducing the amount of food that can enter the stomach. The patient will begin to feel fuller more quickly during meals and stop eating. This surgery also causes a metabolic shift that changes the way hormones affect appetite so that the patient will want to eat less.

Benefits of Gastric Bypass

The main benefit of gastric bypass surgery performed by a La Grange and Elmhurst, IL, doctor is that it causes drastic weight loss quickly. Some patients lose up to 80 percent of their excess weight after 18-24 months. Also, with reduced appetite, you may crave lighter, healthier foods that improve your overall wellness. Patients who have conditions like diabetes or heart disease can see significant improvements in their health outcomes after losing such a significant amount of weight. Weight loss can also motivate the patient to be more active and exercise for fitness.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Gastric Bypass?

To be considered a possible candidate for gastric bypass surgery by your doctor, you will undergo a thorough health review and testing. You must also meet the following basic qualifications:

• The patient must have a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or higher.
• The patient is over 100 pounds overweight.
• The patient has been diagnosed with a health condition that is mostly caused by obesity.

Schedule a Gastric Bypass Consultation Today

Think about how it would feel and what it would mean to finally lose a significant amount of weight. Call (708) 484-0621 today to set a time for a consultation about gastric bypass surgery with a surgeon at Suburban Surgical Associates in La Grange and Elmhurst, IL.