Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Information

Dr. Robert Rutledge developed mini gastric bypass surgery in 1997. Since that time, several people have been able to have this surgery, solve their weight loss problems, and start enjoying their life once again.

Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in America with smoking leading the board. With obesity on the rise, so are other illnesses that are brought on from obesity such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and many others. Because of this, many people are searching for a cure for their obesity problems and many are turning to mini gastric bypass surgery.

Mini Gastric bypass surgery is a very quick and simple surgery that only requires a 24-hour stay in the hospital. This means that the cost of this surgery is quite a bit lower than ones that have you staying in the hospital for 3 to 4 days.

The procedure for mini gastric bypass surgery is similar to other bypass surgeries in that your stomach will be smaller and a portion of your small intestines will be bypassed. The reason for this is that with a smaller stomach, you will not need to eat as much and with the portion of the small intestines being bypassed; you will not absorb as many calories and fat into your body.

There are of course a few risks involved with mini gastric bypass surgery. There have been a few cases of leakage around the bands, infection at the point of incisions, bowel obstruction, pneumonia and blood clots in the lungs.

However, a mini gastric bypass is a safe and effective way to lose weight as long as you have the desire to stay on a strict diet and exercise.