Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass is an in-hospital procedure. You come in the morning of surgery. The surgery takes 1-2 hours. You spend two nights in the hospital and go home on the third day. Most people can go back to work in two weeks.

Things you should know

You will lose 20-30 pounds in the first month post-op

You will continue to lose weight for six months to a year, and then stabilize

People who attend support groups do better than those who don't

Those who take protein supplements and exercise on a regular basis do the best