Gastric bypass in Girona
Gastric bypass is a bariatric surgery for severe or morbid obesity: it creates a small stomach and modifies the passage of food through the intestine, combining restriction, reduced absorption and a hormonal and metabolic effect.
What is it
What is a gastric bypass?
Reduces the stomach and modifies the intestinal pathway.
Gastric bypass creates a small gastric pouch and diverts part of the intestine, so that the patient eats less and absorbs fewer calories, with a positive effect on diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Other options are Vertical gastrectomy (gastric sleeve) in Girona and the Duodenal crossing in Girona.
How does it work
Gastric bypass surgery works by changing both the size and the way the stomach and small intestine handle the food you eat.Here's a simplified explanation of how it generally functions:* **Reducing Stomach Size:** The surgeon creates a small pouch at the top of your stomach. This pouch is much smaller than a normal stomach, so you'll feel full with a lot less food. * **Rerouting the Small Intestine:** The surgeon then divides your small intestine and connects the lower part of it directly to the small stomach pouch. This bypasses a large portion of the upper small intestine, which is where most nutrient absorption typically occurs.**How this leads to weight loss:**1. **Reduced Food Intake:** Because your stomach pouch is so small, you can only eat a limited amount of food at one time, leading to reduced calorie intake. 2. **Malabsorption:** By bypassing a section of the small intestine, fewer calories and nutrients are absorbed by your body. 3. **Hormonal Changes:** The rerouting of the digestive system also leads to changes in gut hormones. These changes can affect appetite, satiety (feeling full), and metabolism, often making you feel less hungry and more satisfied.**In summary:** Gastric bypass surgery makes your stomach smaller and changes the path food takes through your digestive system, resulting in eating less, absorbing fewer calories, and experiencing hormonal shifts that promote weight loss.
Three mechanisms acting at the same time.
Restriction
The small stomach limits the amount of food and produces a feeling of fullness sooner.
- Less
- Early satiety
Lower absorption
Intestinal bypass reduces the absorption of part of the nutrients and calories.
- Intestinal derivation
- Fewer calories
Hormonal and metabolic effect
Modifies hormonal signals that improve appetite and metabolic control (e.g. type 2 diabetes).
- Regula el apetito
- Mejora metabólica
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Price and financing
Price of gastric bypass and financing
The quote is personalised after the plastic surgeon's assessment, as each case is different. We explain this transparently.
How is it defined?
Following the assessment with our plastic surgeon, it is determined:
- The most suitable technique for your case
- The type and size of implant or approach
- The surgical plan and post-operative period
The exact budget is confirmed by the specialist during your consultation. Book your free assessment →
Tailored financing
You can spread the cost over convenient instalments. We'll explain the options to you before you decide.
- Payment plans tailored to your surgery
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Areas of attention
Gastric bypass in Girona for the whole province of Girona
Our clinic is in the Girona city centre (Plaça Poeta Marquina, 3) and we see patients from all over Girona and the Costa Brava: Salt, Figueres, Blanes, Lloret de Mar, Olot, Banyoles and more.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about gastric bypass
We resolve the most common doubts before your assessment.