Is gastric bypass available for patients in Burnham-on-Sea?

Yes, we offer gastric bypass consultations and referrals for patients across Burnham-on-Sea. Our surgeons operate at accredited bariatric centres.

What is the difference between gastric bypass and gastric sleeve?

Gastric bypass reroutes the intestines and creates a smaller stomach pouch, producing greater weight loss and better diabetes outcomes. The sleeve only reduces stomach size without rerouting.

How long does gastric bypass surgery take?

The procedure takes 2–3 hours under general anaesthetic and is performed laparoscopically. Hospital stay is 3–5 days.

Will I need to take vitamins after gastric bypass?

Yes, lifelong supplementation is essential. You will need to take B12, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and a multivitamin every day for life to prevent nutritional deficiencies.

What is dumping syndrome?

Dumping syndrome occurs when food moves too quickly into the small intestine, causing nausea, sweating, and diarrhoea. It can be avoided by eating slowly, avoiding sugary foods, and not drinking with meals.

Can gastric bypass cure type 2 diabetes?

Gastric bypass produces remission of type 2 diabetes in up to 80% of patients, often before significant weight loss occurs, due to hormonal changes caused by the intestinal rerouting.

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Gastric Bypass Surgery in Burnham-on-Sea

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) is considered the gold standard of bariatric surgery. It creates a small pouch from the stomach and reroutes the small intestine, reducing both the amount you can eat and the calories your body absorbs. It produces the greatest long-term weight loss of all bariatric procedures.

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70–80%

Excess weight loss

2–3 hrs

Surgery time

3–5 days

Hospital stay

4–6 wks

Recovery time

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£10,995

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What is Gastric Bypass?

Gold standard weight loss surgery for lasting results

How it works

The surgeon creates a small stomach pouch (about the size of an egg) and connects it directly to the small intestine, bypassing most of the stomach and the upper small intestine.

Who is it for?

Best suited for patients with a BMI of 40+ or 35+ with serious obesity-related conditions, particularly type 2 diabetes, as bypass produces exceptional diabetes remission rates.

Results

Patients lose 70–80% of excess body weight. Gastric bypass produces the best long-term weight maintenance of all bariatric surgeries and high rates of type 2 diabetes remission.

Recovery

Hospital stay is 3–5 days. Most patients return to desk work in 4–6 weeks and full activity in 6–8 weeks. A liquid diet is followed for 4 weeks post-surgery.

Risks

Slightly higher risk than sleeve gastrectomy due to the intestinal rerouting. Risks include dumping syndrome, nutritional deficiencies requiring lifelong supplementation, and internal hernias.

Nutrition

Lifelong vitamin and mineral supplementation is essential after gastric bypass. You will need B12, iron, calcium, and vitamin D supplements to prevent deficiencies.

Gastric Bypass pricing in Burnham-on-Sea

£10,995

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What's included:

✓ Pre-operative assessment

✓ Anaesthetist fees

✓ Hospital stay (3–5 nights)

✓ Surgeon fees

✓ 12-month aftercare programme

✓ Nutritional support & supplements guidance

Frequently asked questions about Gastric Bypass in Burnham-on-Sea

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