Mini-Gastric Bypass – A Simple and Inexpensive Weight Loss Surgery
Mini-Gastric Bypass surgery is an easy and fast surgical procedure for weight loss. Unlike traditional bypass surgeries, the stomach is not divided and formed into a small pouch at the top of the stomach. As an alternative to the pouch, this surgery constructs a thin tube that is attached to the small intestine which bypasses the major section of the stomach. Since the surgery does not require a large incision to perform, the risk of developing a hernia is greatly reduced. And, the surgical scars are much less visible with this type of surgery. There is very little pain with this surgery and the surgery can be reversed or repaired if necessary.
Mini-Gastric Bypass surgery is a fairly easy, short and minimally invasive surgical procedure and most patients only spend one night in the hospital. This helps to reduce the cost for this kind of surgery when compared to traditional gastric bypass surgery which requires a patient to spend between 3 and 4 days in the hospital. This laparoscopic surgery is inexpensive and is very successful. The surgery is performed in about 40 minutes. There are some minimal risks associated with this surgery. In a few cases, the bands have leaked and some people have experienced problems due to an obstructed bowel. And, as with any surgical procedure, there is always the risk of infections, pneumonia and blood clots.
The Mini-Gastric Bypass surgical process involves using a small section of the stomach and the esophageal tube. This is attached to the intestine to create the new stomach. Because this procedure can be performed quicker and is much less invasive than traditional bypass surgery, most patients are able to get out of bed within two hours and are discharged with 24 hours. When you compare this to a three to four day hospital stay and a 3 to 5 week recovery period, this is a great alternative for many patients and is less costly than traditional bypass surgeries.
If you are considering the Mini-Gastric Bypass surgery or another kind of weight loss surgery it is important to talk with your doctors to learn about the advantages and potential risks for all of the various procedures. It is also important to check with your insurance company to find out if the surgery you select will be approved. All gastric bypass surgeries are designed to help you lose weight. But, it doesn’t end there. You are responsible for creating a new healthy lifestyle for yourself by following a healthy diet and exercise routine. For additional information, please contact us.
