gastric bypass
noun
: a surgical bypass operation that typically involves reducing the size of the stomach and reconnecting the smaller stomach to bypass the first portion of the small intestine so as to restrict food intake and reduce caloric absorption in cases of severe obesity compare gastric banding
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That would never have happened if Heider had performed a gastric bypass instead of a sleeve, the suit alleged.
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Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
People who have had gastric bypass surgery can also become deficient in vitamin D, says Bouwmeester.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
After gastric bypass surgery and excess skin removal, Jones dropped more than 400 lbs.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Hale took the inaugural ride in celebration of his successful twin knee replacements, gastric bypass surgery and losing over 150 pounds.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
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Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
People who have had gastric bypass surgery can also become deficient in vitamin D, says Bouwmeester.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
After gastric bypass surgery and excess skin removal, Jones dropped more than 400 lbs.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Hale took the inaugural ride in celebration of his successful twin knee replacements, gastric bypass surgery and losing over 150 pounds.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Gastric bypass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastric%20bypass. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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