The SASI Bypass procedure is technically less challenging than the full Gastric Bypass also known as the RNY surgery, and carries a lower percentage of complication risk. The SASI Bypass is also a laparoscopic weight loss surgery, similar to Gastric Bypass but performed in less time and with one less connection point.

Many patients who are thinking about having weight loss surgery have questions about their surgery options.  With the SASI Gastric Bypass, there are many frequent asked questions from people considering to undergo a Gastric Bypass Surgery and may wonder about what their options are.

Here are the most common Frequently Asked Questions about the SASI Bypass Surgery.

• Answer:  SASI Bypass Surgery only has one connection to the small intestine and this restricts and impairs the absorption of food and nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract, reducing the stomach size and making patient feel full sooner while eating.

• Answer: SASI Bypass Surgery patients generally lose a lot of weight very quickly. The average amount of weight loss after three months is one third of the patient’s excess weight. Patients can lose up to 75%-85% of their excess weight within 1 year.

• Answer: Patients who eat the right foods, exercise at least 3 days per week and follow their surgeon’s suggestions will have long term beneficial results with the SASI Bypass Surgery, and can lose even more weight than expected. The SASI Bypass Surgery is still only a tool and long-term success requires patients’ effort and commitment in changing old bad habits.

• Answer: Most SASI Bypass Surgery patients experience a great and significant improvement in medical problems related to obesity such as asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, apnea, as well as many other comorbidities.

• Answer: SASI Bypass Surgery patients generally spend one or two nights in the hospital

• Answer: Most of patients have fully recovered in two to three weeks after surgery, returning to their normal life and work.

• Answer:
• If your BMI is between 40-50 the SASI Bypass Surgery may be right for you.
• SASI Bypass Surgery is a less complicated, less time consuming and less invasive procedure compared to the full bypass.
• The SASI Bypass Surgery is much more easily reversed or revised
• The SASI Bypass Surgery has a lower risk of complications
• The SASI Bypass Surgery only has one connection to the small intestine and this restricts and impairs the absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract.

• Answer: With the SASI Bypass Surgery, the surgeon creates a long stomach pouch (15cm approx) and divides it from the rest of the stomach.

• Answer: The SASI Bypass Surgery is a quicker surgery compare to Gastric Bypass. It has less chance of complications which means less pain and quicker recovery

• Answer: SASI Bypass Surgery is worth it if you qualify and it is the right surgery for you! The key is the procedure is an in between surgery for those that are a little heavier than a gastric sleeve can help and not as large as required for a gastric bypass.  If you need to lose between 100-150 pounds the SASI Bypass Surgery may be right for you.  It offers great results comparable to other Weight Loss procedure through a shorter and less invasive surgery.
• For patients who already have a gastric sleeve, the SASI Bypass Surgery revision is also a great option to help get off the final pounds that have stubbornly come back or not been lost from the original procedure.  Overall as a revision or first time surgery the SASI Bypass Surgery is definitely worth it for certain patients.

Patients with a BMI of 40 or more are considered candidates for SASI Bypass Surgery considering they have tried other methods to lose and manage their weight without any success. However, a medical evaluation should be done by a weight loss specialist or surgeon.  The Bariatric Team should be able to suggest to the patient what would be their best bariatric option. Weight Loss Team, in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, and its staff of experts will be more than ready to guide you through your journey to have your SASI Bypass Surgery in Mexico as well any other bariatric surgery options you may be considering.

For more information regarding Clinics/ Hospitals and Weight Loss Options mentioned in this article:

Weight Loss Team – Bariatric Surgery Center at the CMQ Riviera Nayarit Hospital

Website: www.weightlossteam.com/

Email: info@weightlossteam.com

Telephone: Toll free 1(800) 404-9064 or + 1(818) 949-6911