Our Digestive Process
Terms like "restrictive"," malabsorptive" are common place in weight loss surgery terminology. These words are used to describe the changes to digestive system and digestive process and the effect of those changes. An overview of our digestive process helps better understand these terms. The following link is useful.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/gastric.htm#normaldigest
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
This
procedure combines the restrictive aspect of LapBand TM with a
malabsorptive component. By adding malabsorption, food is
delayed in mixing with bile and pancreatic juices that aid in
the absorption of nutrients. The result is an early sense of
fullness, combined with a sense of satisfaction that reduces the
desire to eat.