The Benefits Of Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery

By Sara Guppy

Many obese people are turning to a new form of gastric bypass surgery. Called mini gastric bypass surgery, this is a new way of helping patients lose weight. The operation is much cheaper than traditional bypass surgery and the recovery time is much less. As with the conventional surgery, the patient's stomach size is reduced.

After the stomach size has been reduced it will not be able to absorb large quantities of food. It will only absorb what it can ' the rest will bypass the stomach and intestine. If you are considered to be morbidly obese, then mini gastric bypass may be a viable option. The procedure is simple and you will recover very quickly.

This procedure is generally done with a laparoscope. The surgeon will make a small incision in the stomach wall. A laparoscope will then be inserted which will enable the surgeon to perform the bypass procedure. The size of your stomach will be made smaller so that it won't be able to absorb a lot of food.

This will help you lose weight. In addition to losing weight, your risk of other obesity associated diseases is greatly reduced. The mini bypass procedure is simpler because the reshaping of the stomach is done differently to the conventional operation.

The main advantage of the mini bypass procedure is that it can be reversed. If you are not comfortable with your new stomach, or if you become ill, your stomach can be returned to its previous form. If a woman has the mini procedure and becomes pregnant she will need to have the reversible procedure done.

As opposed to a full gastric bypass, the simpler procedure is completed in 30-40 minutes. If your doctor is satisfied with your recovery, you may even be discharged within 24 hours. This is because post-operative problems are less likely than with the conventional procedure.

Before undergoing a gastric bypass procedure, you should try other ways to lose weight. You should consult a nutritionist who can devise an eating plan for you. This will be designed to keep you well nourished while losing weight at a steady rate. A healthy diet and an exercise plan could be the answer.

Only as a last resort should bypass surgery be done. Your doctor will decide if you should follow this option. It is important for you to know that even after your surgery you will have to exercise and follow a healthy diet. Your smaller stomach will only help you eat less food. You will have to play your part in your quest to lose weight.

A main advantage of mini gastric bypass surgery is less side effects. One common side effect of mini surgery is dumping syndrome. This happens if food passes from your stomach to the intestine too fast. Symptoms of this are nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea.

As with any surgical procedure, you will need to consider all the pros and cons with your doctor before making a final decision to go ahead. It would also be a good idea to discuss any risks with the surgeon who will do the procedure. If all is well, a mini gastric bypass could be the answer to your weight problem. - 31905

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