In a Roux-en-Y bypass, part of the stomach is closed off with staples to create a smaller pouch. The smaller stomach helps restrict the amount of food you can eat at 1 time. Learn more about the procedure.

Bariatric surgery changes the size of your stomach to help you lose weight. The goal is to limit how much food can be eaten and/or absorbed at one time.

You may have either a Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) or a Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS). With these 2 procedures, a portion of the stomach is removed.

Deciding on bariatric surgery can be difficult. This is major surgery. If you qualify for bariatric surgery, you need to think about the possible risks and complications of having this surgery. Compare these with the risks and complications of not having the surgery.

Before surgery, tests will be done to check your health. You will be watched and kept as comfortable as possible throughout surgery and recovery. After surgery, you may stay in the hospital for one or several days.

For the surgery to work, you must change your diet and lifestyle. In most cases, the surgery is not reversible. So if you’re considering surgery, learn all you can about it before you decide.

GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. You may also hear it called acid indigestion or heartburn. It happens when food from the stomach flows back up (refluxes) into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach). GERD is common in infants.

Your healthcare provider has prescribed oxygen. This can help make breathing easier. Here are some tips for safely using oxygen at home.

Hypophosphatemia means there's not enough phosphorus in the blood. Here's what you need to know about home care for this condition.

Xeroform is a moist yellow dressing that covers your wound. Read about how to care for your Xeroform dressing.