Recently, as the incidence of metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes continues to rise, traditional weight loss methods such as diet control and medication therapy have not been able to fully meet the needs of patients. Gastric bypass stent surgery, as an emerging weight loss method, has gradually entered people’s field of vision. This surgery changes the flow path of food in the digestive tract, promotes the secretion of beneficial hormones, thereby achieving the effects of controlling blood sugar and reducing weight.
Principle of gastric bypass stent surgery: Gastric bypass stent surgery is a minimally invasive treatment method mainly applied to patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity. By altering the flow path of food in the digestive tract, delaying the convergence time of food and digestive juices, affecting absorption function, and thereby achieving the effect of weight loss. This surgical procedure not only significantly improves patients’ blood sugar control, reduces insulin resistance, promotes insulin secretion, but also helps restore pancreatic cell function.
Surgery costs: The cost of gastric bypass surgery ranges from 30,000 to 50,000 yuan, mainly including pre-operative examinations, anesthesia, surgery, and various materials used during surgery. The cost of preoperative examinations is approximately around 2,000 yuan, anesthesia costs about 8,000 yuan, and the cost of materials used during surgery may vary depending on whether they are domestically produced or imported. The cost of using imported materials may be higher, even reaching 30,000 yuan.
Pros and cons of the surgery: Gastric bypass stent surgery has the characteristics of minimal trauma and quick recovery, allowing patients to start eating after 3 days and be discharged from the hospital after 1 week. The surgery not only reduces pancreatic cell apoptosis, promotes insulin secretion, but also reduces food absorption by changing the biological flow of food, thereby achieving the goal of weight loss. However, the surgery also carries certain risks and discomforts, such as postoperative abdominal discomfort, anastomotic stomatitis, intestinal adhesions, and individual differences in surgical outcomes where not all patients achieve the expected therapeutic effects.
Postoperative management: After surgery, patients need to follow medical advice, starting with a liquid diet and gradually transitioning to a normal diet. Avoid eating long, hard, or sticky foods, try to cut food into small pieces and chew thoroughly. In terms of exercise, brisk walking is recommended, avoiding exercises that may cause strong contractions or twists in the abdomen to prevent discomfort related to the stent.
In conclusion, gastric bypass stent surgery provides a new treatment option for obese and diabetic patients. However, patients considering such surgery should fully understand the pros and cons of the procedure and make decisions under the guidance of a professional doctor. Through scientific preoperative preparation and postoperative management, patients can better achieve their weight loss goals and improve their quality of life.
