Tricare Gastric Bypass Surgery
 In the
Tricare gastric
bypass procedure, a 15-20cc stomach pouch is
constructed (usual stomach approximately 1500cc or greater). The remainder of
the stomach is separated from the new stomach pouch and stapled closed. This
part of the stomach is not removed. The new stomach pouch is then connected to
the small intestine. Coastal Center for Obesity welcomes Tricare patients to its Tri-City Aftercare Program
for surgical weight loss.
Tricare Gastric Bypass Candidates The Tricare Gastric Bypass surgery may be
right for you if:
- Your serious attempts to lose weight have had only short-term success.
- You are prepared to make substantial changes in your eating habits and
lifestyle.
- You do not drink alcohol in excess.
- The perceived risks of continued obesity are greater than the risks of
surgery. In general, the risks of obesity are thought to outweigh the risks
of surgery when a patient is 100 pounds or more overweight or has a Body
Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater.
- Patients of lesser weights are sometimes approved if they have a
"life-threatening" co-morbidity such as diabetes, high blood pressure,
severe sleep apnea, etc.
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