Mini gastric bypass VS gastric bypass...Insights?

[Tdot77guy 13]

Hello All,

Any insights on Mini gastric bypass VS gastric bypass?

I am scheduled for mini gastric bypass in Mexico via Mexico Bariatric Centre on March 12 2016.

Edited February 15, 2016 by Tdot77guy

[jantra12 28]

What is a mini bypass?

[esskay77 785]

I've never heard of a mini bypass so can't comment on it. WHat would they do that is considered "mini"?

[Tdot77guy 13]

Less evasive apparently. 35 minute operation. No one has had this?

[GBLady41 393]

After reading about it, it's not a good choice if you already have reflux problems, as digestive juices and bile can go into the pouch, as well as the esophagus or/and higher. That could not be a choice for me.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I agree, why not get the full bypass? You may regret it if you don't. The full bypass is only 1.5 hours. Don't worry about time spent in surgery, once you are under you are well taken care of.

[Tdot77guy 13]

From what I have read the results are the same as the traditional bypass. Seems like not many people have done this version.

[Djmohr 6,965]

This article does a pretty good job of comparing both surgeries.

http://sassesurgical.com/bariatric-surgery/laparoscopic-procedures/mini-gastric-bypass/

[Tdot77guy 13]

Thank you. Great post.

[heather5565 959]

My doc told me that the mini is relatively new and there no long term studies on it and how successful it is far out.

I had bad acid reflux so I went with the full GB and it was cured right away.

Hope you are happy with whatever decision you make

Good luck!

Edited February 16, 2016 by heather5565

[Tdot77guy 13]

Glad it all worked out for you Heather.