Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that involves creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to connect to this pouch, bypassing a large portion of the stomach and duodenum. This results in reduced food intake and malabsorption of nutrients, leading to significant weight loss.
Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that involves creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to connect to this pouch, bypassing a large portion of the stomach and duodenum. This results in reduced food intake and malabsorption of nutrients, leading to significant weight loss.
A weight loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and rerouting the small intestine to it. This limits food intake and nutrient absorption.
Canada's universal healthcare covers some costs, but not all. Waiting times can vary from 6 months to 2 years.