After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery at our Dallas /
Fort Worth-area Facilities

Candidates for gastric bypass surgery must make many ongoing lifestyle changes both before the procedure and after it in order to ensure the best possible results. Dr. Gregory Barnes is a gastric bypass surgery professional in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex who is completely dedicated to helping patients achieve the most successful surgical results, as seen in our gallery photos. He works with a team of experienced nutritionists and behavioral health specialists, as well as a friendly and compassionate staff to help patients adjust to their new, healthier lifestyle. At the office of Gregory Barnes, MD-Specializing in Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, our commitment to high-quality patient care and attention is one of the many reasons why so many patients trust in Dr. Barnes for their bariatric surgery needs.

• Expected Weight Loss
• Lifelong Diet Guidelines after Gastric Bypass Surgery
• Post-operative Counseling

Expected Weight Loss

After Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, most patients at our Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex practice in Tarrant County can expect to lose 75-80% percent of their excess body weight within 18 months after surgery. Studies show that most patients are able to maintain an average of 60 percent of their weight loss ten years after surgery. You can do better or worse depending on how closely you continue to follow recommended lifestyle changes as many patients maintain all of their weight loss.
Although weight loss is the primary benefit of gastric bypass surgery, patients also benefit from a reduced risk for developing severe medical conditions related to morbid obesity, including type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. If you already suffer from obesity related health problems, weight loss surgery may help reduce or eliminate these conditions. Studies have shown approximately 96 percent of obesity related diseases can be improved or eliminated through bariatric surgery.

Lifelong Diet Guidelines after Gastric Bypass Surgery

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is a state-of-the-art procedure that has the potential to give patients a new lease on life. Treatment does not stop after the procedure; instead, it continues for the rest of a patient's life. Patients must be committed to making the diet and exercise changes necessary to maintain their weight loss results.
Patients will meet with a nutritionist before and after surgery to help them make healthy and educated food choices and adopt new eating habits. Since the stomach is much smaller in size, the amount of food a patient can consume after bariatric surgery is very limited. Certain types of foods that were tolerated easily before surgery may now cause discomfort. Therefore, it is important for patients to carefully follow the recommended diet guidelines and continue to follow them after gastric bypass surgery. The following dietary changes are recommended after gastric bypass surgery:

• Eat small amounts of food. The stomach can only hold an ounce or two of food immediately after surgery. Overeating can cause pain, and discomfort as well as nausea and vomiting.  Most patients experience a sense of “full” and have close to NO hunger all the time after gastric bypass, making it easier to eat only small amounts.
• Chew all food thoroughly. Large pieces of food can block the very small opening to the intestine. If the food cannot leave the stomach, patients can experience abdominal pain and vomiting. Patients should take small bites and chew their food completely before swallowing.
• Consume foods and liquids slowly and carefully. Gastric bypass surgery patients should avoid eating too fast or eating foods high in refined sugar or fats because doing so can cause nausea, diarrhea, sweating, and dizziness, otherwise known as dumping syndrome. This occurs when food and liquids enter the small intestine too quickly. Patients should take at least 30 minutes to eat their meals.
• Drink liquids only between meals. Having liquids with your meals can flush food through the pouch, allowing a person to eat more than is recommended.  Patients should not eat and drink at the same time.  Wait at least 30 minutes before and after eating to drink.  Sip water between meals; aim to drink between 48 to 64 ounces of water each day.
• Take vitamin and mineral supplements. Gastric bypass surgery can cause nutrient deficiencies if supplements are not taken as directed. Deficiencies can occur because food bypasses parts of the lower stomach and small intestine where certain nutrients are absorbed. It is important that patients take vitamin and mineral supplements daily to promote optimal health.

These are just some of the diet changes that are recommended. Please visit our frequently asked questions section for more information about dietary changes, including specific food limitations, following gastric bypass surgery.

Post-operative Counseling

Because gastric bypass is such a serious and life-changing surgery that includes making significant lifestyle changes, extra moral support is needed from friends, family, and sometimes from other professionals to help patients recover optimally. All gastric bypass surgery patients at our Dallas / Fort Worth-area practice have the opportunity and are encouraged to use post-operative psychological counseling as part of their treatment plan. Our mental health professionals address important issues regarding pre-surgical and post-surgical concerns and can help you cope with lifestyle changes after surgery. Please contact our practice to learn more about post-operative counseling.

Contact Our Gastric Bypass Surgery Facility

Dr. Gregory Barnes offers comprehensive follow-up care to make sure patients who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery at our Dallas / Fort Worth-area facilities lose weight safely and effectively. Please contact our weight loss surgeon, serving Tarrant County, Arlington, Dallas and the entire DFW Metroplex region, for more information. We also offer convenient financing options to make your procedure more affordable.

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Gastric bypass surgery, offered at our Dallas / Fort Worth-area practice, cannot be effective without permanent lifestyle changes. For this reason, our bariatric surgeon focuses heavily on aftercare when providing Roux-en-Y procedures, and will help you achieve significant weight loss results that you can maintain for years to come.

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