What is the Difference Between Gastric Bypass and Mini Gastric Bypass?
The main difference; While the 5 to 10 percent part of the stomach divided from inside is connected to the small intestine, the connection point of the intestine is made without dividing. In other words, the risk is reduced a little more in surgery.
What are the Disadvantages of Mini Gastric Bypass?
In Mini Gastric Bypass, the possibility of gaining the weight that the patient regains is small, but he has to take vitamins for life. According to Gastic Bypass, since the stomach outlet is cut off and does not connect from the lower segment, we do not prefer it as much as possible in patients with reflux due to the possibility of bile reflux.
Who is Mini Gastric Bypass Applied to?
Primarily to patients without reflux
Body mass index of 40 and above; Patients between the ages of 18-65
Patients with a body mass index between 35 and 40 who have trouble surviving such as Type 2 diabetes (diabetes), hypertension and sleep apnea due to excessive fatness.
In addition, patients with body mass index between 30 and 35 have Type 2 diabetes due to obesity and various metabolic disorders due to this, with the decision of the doctor.
In patients under 18 years of age, the situation is determined by looking at the degree of obesity and related health problems, in line with the physician’s decision and with the parental approval.
This surgery can be performed on people over the age of 65, but if it is deemed that the patient’s health condition and surgery will affect the comfort and life span positively
Mini Gastric Bypass surgery can be performed.
How Should My Nutrition Be After Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery?
It is very important that the patient changes his eating habits completely by making a radical change in his lifestyle, getting out of his old lifestyle, adding a lot of movement to his life and working with a nutritionist.
The diet programs created are on patient basis, but in general;
Since the rapid weight loss process begins in the postoperative period, it is very important to ensure that sufficient protein is taken to support tissue healing and minimize muscle loss. This consists of approximately 60-80 grams of protein per day. (Red meat, chicken, turkey, fish)
The food to be consumed should minimize reflux and dumping syndrome while maximizing weight loss.
Not skipping meals helps to heal wounds in the digestive system while avoiding postoperative complications.
The gradual diet program to be applied is the most suitable diet for the postoperative period.
You should drink at least 6-8 glasses of non-carbonated, decaffeinated and most importantly calorie-free drinks every day. Do not drink anything half an hour before meals. Thus, you prevent your stomach from nausea.
A 5-stage diet is applied after the surgery. These; It includes the Clear Liquid Period, the Dark Liquid Period, the Puree Period, the Soft Solid Period and the Transition to Solid Food Period.
When Can I Exercise After Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery?
The first 3 months after the operation is very important. You should avoid excessive tiring and weight lifting movements. Light walks are ideal in the first month. After the 2nd month, walking, swimming and fitness without putting pressure on the abdominal muscles will minimize the sagging in your body while losing weight.