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Study Identifies Factors Associated With Poor Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Posted on September 15, 2008

September 15, 2008 (EurekAlert) - Individuals with diabetes and those whose stomach pouches are larger appear less likely to successfully lose weight after gastric bypass surgery, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is the most common bariatric procedure in North America, according to background information in the article. During the procedure, surgeons create a smaller stomach pouch that restricts food intake and bypasses large sections of the digestive system. When performed in high-v...

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