I'm planning to have WLS and am leaning towards a Mini Gastric Bypass.

For those who have compared the RNY and the Mini Gastric Bypass, which one did you choose? Why?

Are you glad you made the decision you did, or do you ever wish you'd chosen to have the other procedure? Why?

If you've had a Mini Gastric Bypass, I'd love to hear about your experience and your results.

Thanks so much!

I also had heartburn before but have had none since surgery.4 months post op

That's so good to hear. Thank you.

I had the MGB on Friday, March 20. I'm home and feeling good!

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I WAS initially set on getting a sleeve.... Because I'm extremely hard~headed and happen to be a RN (We don't take care of ourselves!) I was going to do the sleeve even though I have Heartburn, Periods of Reflux, AND a Hiatial Hernia! All the while, I knew I would have an increased chances of reflux, heartburn and another hernia (after repair) with the sleeve. I am now on board for the MGB!!

Thanks everyone!!!

I had an MGB done as a revision surgery after a failed sleeve gastrectomy. So far (2 months out) I'm doing very good and I'm really happy with the procedure. My main concern with the MGB is GAS. Really bad, bad, bad GAS problem. I have red in a MGB dedicated forum about it and as far I know there is nothing you can do. If there is someone that can help....please jump in!

I am completely obsessing about potential/pending surgery and ignoring my other "task". If I run across anything I will definitely let you know! I hope it gets better!!!

I have also read that there is a higher incidence of reflux and therefore stomach cancer with the MGB.

It's my layman's understanding that RNY allows for a 2-3 oz. stomach pouch (restrictive), and bypasses 3-4 ft. small intestines (malabsorptive). The MBG allows for a 4-6 oz. stomach pouch (restrictive), and bypasses up to 7 ft. of small intestines (malabsorptive). Both surgeries remove the ghrelin producing portion of the stomach. With RNY there's chance of intestinal blockage, and with MBG there chance of bile backwash into the stomach pouch. Both have potential for dumping syndrome.