Duodenal Switch Surgery
Duodenal
switch weight loss surgery shortens
the path food follows through the small intestine. This reduces the time your
body has to absorb calories from the food you eat and helps you lose weight.
This surgery involves
three steps:
- Surgeon cuts the small
intestine in two places: across the duodenum just below the pylorus and about
halfway into the intestine. This leaves two sections of small intestine, each
about 8 to 10 feet long.
- Surgeon sews and
staples the top of the first section of intestine closed and attaches the
bottom to the second section about 3 feet from where the small intestine meets
the large intestine.
- When the surgeon
attaches the second part of the small intestine to the pylorus where the
duodenum used to be, the duodenal switch is complete.
When the surgery is
complete, food from the stomach will now move through about 10 feet of small
intestine instead of 20 feet which will cut your calorie and nutrient
absorption in half.
AFTER DUODENAL SWITCH SURGERY
After your Duodenal switch surgery at Banner Health, you can continue to lose or maintain your weight by eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly.
You’ll also follow-up with your doctor at
Banner Health Weight Loss Centers for guidance and can attend our free support groups both before and after
your surgery.
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