Gastric bypass in Lahore

What it is

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a bariatric operation for people living with serious obesity. It makes a small stomach pouch and connects it to a lower part of the small intestine, so the body takes in fewer calories and nutrients.

How the procedure works

The surgery is done by keyhole, through a few small cuts in the abdomen using a camera and fine instruments. The surgeon divides the stomach into a small upper pouch and reroutes the intestine into a Y shape to complete the bypass.

Benefits

Large, lasting weight loss
Strong improvement in type 2 diabetes and blood pressure
Small keyhole cuts and a shorter hospital stay

Who it is for

It suits adults with a high body mass index, often 40 or above, or 35 and above with problems such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnoea or high blood pressure. It is usually considered after diet, exercise and medical steps have not brought enough weight loss.

Recovery

Most patients stay in hospital for a few days and move onto liquids, then soft food, before a normal diet returns over several weeks. Light activity starts within days, with heavier work and exercise added gradually as the body heals.

Gastric bypass at the Lahore clinic

Dr. Shehryar Niazi performs this surgery at Farooq Hospital, DHA, Avenue Mall, Main Ghazi Road, DHA, near Bhatta Chowk, close to Bhatta Chowk. Your consultation, operation and follow-up are handled by the same team, so you deal with familiar faces throughout. Before deciding, look at real before and after results from patients who chose this surgery.

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Related procedures at the Lahore clinic

Dr. Shehryar Niazi also performs this procedure at Brigadier Shafiq Trust Hospital. See Gastric bypass in Bhakkar.

Frequently asked questions

How is a gastric bypass different from a gastric sleeve?

A gastric bypass makes a small stomach pouch and reroutes the intestine, so it limits food and reduces absorption. A sleeve only removes part of the stomach and does not change the intestine.

Will I need to take vitamins after the surgery?

Yes, because the bypass reduces how well the body absorbs some nutrients, daily vitamin and mineral supplements are needed for life. Your team checks your blood at regular follow-up visits and adjusts the doses.

How soon can I go back to work after a gastric bypass?

Many people return to desk work within two to three weeks, once pain settles and energy improves. Jobs with heavy lifting usually need a longer break, so ask the surgeon about your own timeline.