Mini Gastric Bypass

What is a mini gastric bypass?

The mini bypass is a stomach reduction procedure whose results are generally very significant and offer an excellent quality of life. Note that the average weight loss in the literature and in our center is approximately 75% of excess weight, and remission of diabetes and other associated diseases can be achieved.
It is also characterized by the possibility of complete reversibility to the original anatomical conditions.

• the creation of a long gastric reservoir;
• the conditioning of a single anastomosis between the sectioned stomach and intestine;

Similarly, in the mini bypass, the stomach and duodenum are completely excluded from food transit. After this procedure, the excluded stomach, duodenum, and biliary tract can no longer be explored using traditional methods.

How does the mini gastric bypass work?

By “making” a new stomach, small and thin (about 100 ml.), the patient consumes only a small amount of food because the feeling of fullness is favored and the food is not fully absorbed, which causes weight loss. This is a procedure with a significant metabolic effect. This procedure has a very high success rate and also has a very favorable effect on diabetic patients.

Who can have a mini gastric bypass?

• Mini bypass BMI must be greater than or equal to 40;
• Aged 18 to 65 (with a few exceptions) suffering from obesity that has not responded to judicious medical management;
• Having a body mass index of 30 to 35 kg/m2 and suffering from diabetes, hypertension, etc.;
• People suffering from complications due to their own obesity (diabetes, hypertension, etc.);
• People suffering from malfunction or failure of the gastric band or incomplete weight loss;

How to prepare for a mini gastric bypass

If you are to undergo a mini gastric bypass, your healthcare team will give you instructions on how to prepare for the operation. You may also need to undergo various tests and laboratory examinations before the operation: a complete blood count, a chest X-ray, an ECG, a cardiac ultrasound and a fibroscopy.

Mini Bypass: Procedure

The operation consists of a first restrictive surgical intervention aimed at creating a small area of the stomach (vertical gastric pouch), with a volume of approximately 60 ml, intended to receive food and no longer communicating with the rest of the stomach, which is however left in place. Then, the second step of the intervention consists in the union (anastomosis) between the gastric pouch and the small intestine.

Mini Bypass Price

By choosing to have your mini bypass operation in Tunisia, you benefit from a mini bypass price that is much more affordable than those practiced in Europe while benefiting from the know-how of our internationally renowned certified surgeons and the modernity of our medical infrastructure. Tunisia Destination Santé offers you a mini bypass operation including all the costs of your stay in Tunisia for a 5-night stay. Our packages include the price of your medical stay as well as all the costs necessary for your mini bypass in Tunisia. Contact us to receive a low-cost mini bypass quote.

Diet and Medication

Before the operation, give your doctor and other healthcare providers a list of all medications, vitamins, minerals and supplements, as well as homeopathic and herbal remedies that you are taking. You may be subject to restrictions on food, drink and medication.

For example, if you are taking anticoagulant medications, talk to your doctor before your operation. Because these medications affect clotting and bleeding, you may need to modify your anticoagulant treatment.

If you are diabetic, consult the doctor who manages your insulin or other diabetes medications for specific instructions on how to take or adjust them after the operation.

Other precautions to take after a bypass

You may also need to prepare and plan your recovery after the operation. For example, ask someone to help you at home if you think you will need it.

What are the advantages of mini gastric bypass?

• It is performed laparoscopically (without opening the abdomen);
• It causes excellent weight loss;
• It provides an adequate feeling of fullness;
• No adjustments are needed;
• Eating anxiety is reduced and therefore leads to excellent metabolic improvement;
• It has a lower possibility of causing gastric dumping syndrome (compared to the classic gastric bypass);
• There is a great improvement and even cure of associated diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiopulmonary problems for example;
• It results in an improvement in the quality of life as well as in the self-esteem of patients;

What are the side effects or complications?

Although the incidence of complications is less than 0.5%, we must remember that any surgical intervention can lead to complications; the best way to prevent them is to keep the surgeon and anesthesiologist informed of medical and family history and to have a complete and detailed pre-operative study protocol.

It is very important to strictly follow the specialist’s instructions, mainly in the postoperative period, to allow healing and adaptation to change. Furthermore, as mini gastric bypass leads to a decrease in the absorption of certain nutrients, it is necessary to use supplements containing these nutrients and to consult a nutritionist.

The postoperative phase of a mini bypass

As a general rule, the effectiveness of mini gastric bypass depends largely on the postoperative period. As with any other bariatric surgery, the patient must seriously commit to adopting a lifestyle that includes a strict diet and an exercise program.

In order to maximize benefits and minimize the risk of long-term complications, regular clinical and nutritional examinations are also necessary. Vitamin and mineral supplements may also be necessary.

Results of a mini bypass

The mini bypass leads to long-term weight loss. The amount of weight you lose depends on the type of surgery and the changes in your lifestyle. Note that you can lose 60% (or more) of your excess weight in two years.

In addition to helping you lose weight, mini gastric bypass improves diseases related to being overweight. These diseases include, for example:

• Gastroesophageal reflux;
• Heart disease;
• High blood pressure;
• High cholesterol;
• Obstructive sleep apnea;
• Type 2 diabetes;
• Stroke;
• Infertility;

Mini gastric bypass can also improve your ability to perform your daily activities. This therefore improves your quality of life.

Contact and quote request for mini gastric bypass

If you are tempted to have your mini bypass abroad and you wish to organize your stay in Tunisia with a serious and experienced agency, trust the professionals of Tunisia Destination Santé. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information and to request a free quote without obligation.

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