It then passes into the large intestine (colon), and the remaining waste is eventually excreted. In Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, we make a small “pouch” out of the stomach and connect this pouch with ...

Studies have reported cases of people developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. But research is mixed as to whether there’s a link.

Significant changes to the bacteria that live in our guts may be partially behind the rapid weight-loss success of patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery, a new study in mice shows.

She thought it was the solution to her weight dilemma, but Vanessa Feltz's gastric band has become a living nightmare. Unable to fully swallow food or even get a good night's sleep, Vanessa is now ...

Nine months ago, I lost nearly 90 pounds after having weight-loss surgery. My decision to have a gastric bypass changed my life and corrected multiple health problems. As someone who spent her ...

Gastric cancer, or stomach cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the mucus-producing cells on the inside lining of the stomach. The most common type of stomach cancer is adenocarcinoma ...

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Purpose Pharmacokinetic considerations in patients who have undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are explored. Summary The prevalence of obesity, especially morbid obesity, has dramatically ...

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Martin and Marion Shirran believe so, and they are here to talk to us about Gastric Mind Band, an idea they have developed using various therapies to mimic the symptoms of a gastric band - without ...