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.
Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that involves reducing the size of the stomach and rerouting the intestines to allow food to bypass the main digestive area. This results in less food being consumed and fewer calories being absorbed, leading to weight loss. In South Africa, this procedure is commonly performed at private hospitals.
The waiting time for gastric bypass surgery in South Africa can range from 1 to 3 months.