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Gastric Bypass in Warrensburg, MO
Gastric Bypass
Obesity can put you at risk for over 40 different diseases and medical conditions such as heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and various orthopedic and mobility issues. If previous diets and weight-loss efforts haven’t produced healthy results, gastric bypass may be a viable answer.
Gastric Bypass surgery is a surgical procedure that makes changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. During Gastric Bypass, the stomach is divided into two unequal parts to bypass portions of the intestine. After surgery, food bypasses a large portion of the small intestine and helps the body to absorb fewer calories. Additionally, the stomach’s decreased storage capacity causes patients to get full faster.
Gastric Bypass is the most common form of Bariatric Surgery performed at Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC). WMMC is dedicated to utilizing minimally invasive techniques.
Nationally Accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
WMMC met essential criteria for staffing, training and facility infrastructure and protocols for care, ensuring its ability to support patients with severe obesity.