Mini gastric bypass
Mechanism of bypass surgery
Gastric bypass surgery is an obesity surgery in which the upper part of the stomach is separated and called the pouch, and this part is the only receiver for food and drink, thus reducing the amount of food and drink that the stomach receives, and thus facilitates the weight loss process, then the upper part is connected Or the stomach pocket in a part of the small intestine directly at a distance of about one and a half meters, which works to reduce the absorption of a lot of food, and thus helps to lose weight.
Candidates
Those who have a body mass index of 35 kg or higher and are accompanied by organic or chronic diseases such as heart disease and blood pressure. and those with a BMI of 40 kg or higher. and type 2 diabetics. And patients with hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux
Through Mini-Gastric Bypass, 95% of patients with type 2 diabetes are cured.
Features of mini gastric bypass
- Gastric bypass is the perfect choice for an obese patient who suffers from type 2 diabetes, because through gastric bypass surgery: Reducing the size of the stomach and reducing the amount of sugars that can be eaten, thus maintaining a normal blood sugar level.
- The mini gastric bypass and food intake reduce the absorption of sugars in particular, which makes patients with type 2 diabetes able to wean off blood sugar-lowering medications.
- Obesity and the accumulation of body fat increase insulin resistance in the body, which makes the blood sugar level high, and by getting rid of obesity and accumulated body fat, you can also get rid of insulin resistance and maintain a normal sugar level.
- Getting rid of obesity through mini gastric bypass helps the pancreas to perform its function better and avoid high blood sugar.
