BARIATRIC SURGERY

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Bariatric surgery (best weight loss surgery) is the only scientifically proven method for long term and effective weight loss. Bariatric Surgery means modification or alteration of the gastrointestinal tract to induce weight loss. It includes a range of procedures from simple restrictive to combined restrictive and malabsorptive. Majority of the obese individuals fail to reduce weight by diet restriction and regular exercise. Even if they lose initially, weight is regained due to the effect of fat set point.

Depending upon the age, BMI, food habits, social habits, dietary pattern, co-morbidity status and patient compliance, an appropriate weight loss procedure is chosen by the bariatric surgeon after thorough psychological evaluation of the patient. All bariatric and metabolic procedures are done laparoscopically. It is a painless, minimally invasive, stitch less procedure with the patient being in the hospital for 3 days.

Effect Of Bariatric Surgery On Co-Morbid Medical Conditions

In addition to weight loss, bariatric surgery results in resolution of medical problems like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, hyperlipidemias in significant number of patients.

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This resolution is more after sleeve gastrectomy and diversion procedures compared to purely restrictive operations. Reason behind this resolution is due to the alteration of gut hormones like GLP 1, that control insulin production and action, Ghrelin, anti Incretins in addition to weight loss and calorie restriction. Due to these positive effects Laparoscopic Metabolic Surgery is developed to cure Type 2 Diabetes. Loop Duodenojejunal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (LDJB-SG) and Sleeve Gastrectomy with Jejuno-Ileal Interposition (SG-JII) are the most effective surgeries to cure Type 2 Diabetes. These operations result in resolution of Type 2 Diabetes in majority of the patients regardless of their weight.

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Candidates with a Body Mass Index of 40 or higher or
Candidates with BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health conditions, such as sleep apnea, cardiac issues, Type 2 diabetes or hypertension.

Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass surgery - In this procedure a small pouch of 30 - 40cc is crested from the stomach and is connected directly to the small intestine in Y shaped manner. Its a mixed restrictive and malabsorptive procedure.
Sleeve Gastrectomy: Its also know as gastric sleeve surgery in punjab. It includes removal of a large portion of approx 70 - 75% of the stomach and the remaining new stomach is left as a banana shaped stomah. Its purely a restrictive procedure and is considered as a physiological and a powerful weight loss procedure.
Mini Gastric bypass - It is also known as one anastomosis gastric bypass surgery. Mini gastric bypass surgery is very popular in punjab and is considered as the best surgery to suit life style of punjab people. Today, it has replaced the standard Roux en y gastric bypass and the gastric sleebve surgery.

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Sleeve plus procedures
Sleeve plus procedures is a new term in which variety of different weight loss procedures are done in addition to gastric sleeve. These procedures have different mechnaism of actiion and indications.

  1. Sleeve gastrectomy with loop bipartition - In this procedure a gastric sleeve surgery is done and then 200 cm of small intestine is bypassed from Ligament of Treitz and pre pyloric side to side gastrojejunostomy done. Benefit is that it maintains access to Bilairy tract and easily convertable to gastric sleeve surgery.
  2. Sleeve gastrectomy with proximal jejunal bypass - in this surgery a gastric sleeve is created and then jejunum is divided 40 cm from the pylorus and then 250 cm of jejunam is bypassed and end to side jejuno jejunostomy is done. This causes calorie restriction and malabsorption and is a powereful surgery to treat obesity and diabetes.
  3. Sleeve gastrectomy with Loop duodenojejunal bypass

This is the modification of biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch procedure to suit asian population and has shown diabetes remisison in 94.3% patients.

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Weight loss varies depending on the procedure and individual. On average, patients lose 50 -70% of their excess weight within two years. Weight loss also depends on choices of food items and exercise. For long term results of bariatric surgery, ome needs ton modify eating habits and life style.

  • Significant and sustained weight loss
  • Improvement or resolution of obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and joint pain
  • Enhanced quality of life and psychological well-being

Potential risks include infection, blood clots, leaks in the gastrointestinal system, nutrient deficiencies, and complications related to anesthesia.

Possible long-term effects include nutritional deficiencies, dumping syndrome (rapid gastric emptying). However, to avoid this one has to take a high protein diet and regular supplements as advised by the doctor.

Preparation involves dietary changes, physical activity, psychological evaluation, and sometimes attending informational sessions or counseling.

Yes, most surgeons recommend a pre-operative diet to reduce liver size and improve surgical outcomes but at our center CODSILS headed by Dr Amit Garg, No pre surgery dieting is required but 1 needs to stop smoking for atleast 7 days prior to surgery.

Common pre-operative assessments include blood tests, a sleep study, heart and lung evaluations, and nutritional and psychological assessments.

Recovery time varies, but most patients can return to normal activities within 3 to 6 weeks.

Initially, patients follow a liquid diet, gradually transitioning to pureed foods, then soft foods, and finally regular, healthy foods. Portion control and nutrient-dense foods are essential.

Yes, due to reduced food intake and absorption, lifelong vitamin and mineral supplementation is required to prevent deficiencies.

Regular follow-up appointments are crucial, typically scheduled at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and annually thereafter.

It is generally advised to avoid pregnancy for 12 to 18 months post-surgery to ensure weight stabilization and nutritional adequacy.

Some medications may need dosage adjustments or alternatives due to changes in absorption.

Adhering to dietary guidelines, regular physical activity, attending support groups, and maintaining follow-up care are key to sustaining weight loss and health improvements.

  • Some procedures, like the adjustable gastric band, are reversible. However, others like the sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass are not easily reversible.
    • Mini Gastric bypass can be reversed to normal or any other procedure
    • Roux en Y gastric bypass can be reversed to no

TYPES OF BARIATRIC SURGERY

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Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery has become of the most popular and commonly performed bariatric procedure at our center. It is an irreversible procedure in which a small banana shaped stomach is created by surgically removing two thirds of it. Since the procedure reduces the stomach size and also eliminates ‘ghrelin’, the hunger inducing hormone, you will feel satiated with smaller portions of food and start losing weigh quickly without developing any kind of weakness.

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Gastric sleeve surgery is one of the restrictive types of bariatric surgery. This surgery can also be referred to medically as gastric sleeve resection, sleeve gastrectomy, tube gastrectomy or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Facts about Sleeve Gastrectomy

  • Physiological procedure
  • Most commonly performed procedure
  • Faster recovery because of lesser operative time
  • Weight loss similar to gastric bypass

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You should first know the risks and benefits of sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass and Roux-en -y gastric bypass. For high-risk patients and super obese patients, we advise LSG as a first-stage procedure prior to gastric bypass. Ultimately, the decision regarding which procedure to perform is based on each patient’s operative risk, their expectations and goals for surgical weight-loss and is decided by a bariatric surgeon (Codsils – Dr. Amit Garg).

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Minimal hair loss, vitamin B12 and Iron deficiency anemia are the main side effects. However, they are rare and can be managed with medications. As sleeve only restricts the amount of food you can consume post-surgery, there are no long term complications either. Complications that can happen include a leak from the sleeve resulting in an infection or abscess, deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, narrowing of the sleeve (stricture). However, at our center, the total complication rate is less than 1% which is similar to other procedures, like a gall bladder or hernia surgery.

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We encourage you to walk 3 – 4 hours after the surgery, as being active and mobile reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis. On third day, you are discharged from the hospital and you can return to work within a week.

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Yes you can if you are not careful with the intake of high calorie liquids or junk food as consumption of them could lead to increased caloric intake. Long term over eating can cause stretching/ dilatation of the sleeve which can lead to weight regain. Good healthy eating habits and regular exercise form the cornerstones of success after bariatric surgery.

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You will need to be on a liquid diet for first 15 days after the surgery. This is followed by 15 days of semi-solid foods and then you progress onto solids. Within 2 months you can have all kinds of foods though in limited quantities.

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Few of the patients have a habit of over eating and in such cases sleeve can dilate because of the repeated pushes with food from inside. In order to prevent sleeve dilatation, a non-adjustable band can be placed on the upper part of the sleeve. For the long term (> 10 years) success of sleeve gastrectomy, this can be a preferred.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery cost varies from 2.5 lakhs to 4 lakhs based on the patients BMI, comorbid conditions, room category & hospital choice.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery is a restrictive procedure. In this, about 80 % of the stomach is removed so that it takes the shape of a sleeve or a banana. This greatly reduces the size of the stomach and limits the amount of food that can be eaten at one time.

Surgery for weight loss is caused by two mechanisms - First is restriction because of a smaller stomach size and secondly removing the part of the stomach that produces the “hunger hormone” (ghrelin) contributes to the weight loss by reducing the appetite.

Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery also results in alteration of several gastro intestinal hormone levels in the body resulting in resetting of the set point of food storage to a lower level. These hormonal changes include reduced Ghrelin, increased GLP-1, Peptide YY and Amylin, resulting in reduced appetite and increased energy expenditure.

It is fairly a simple procedure that takes about 60-90 minutes to perform and requires 3 to 4 nights stay in the hospital.

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Experiencing weight gain following gastric sleeve surgery can be demoralizing. Despite taking a substantial leap toward attaining a healthier weight, it’s disheartening to witness the numbers on the scale inching upward again. We’ll delve into the multifaceted reasons behind this phenomenon, encompassing dietary patterns, lifestyle adjustments, and psychological factors. Whether you’re contemplating gastric sleeve surgery or have already undergone the procedure, our aim is to provide you with insights that empower you to sustain a healthy weight and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Exploring the Factors Behind Weight Gain Following Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery, medically termed sleeve gastrectomy, involves surgically removing a significant portion of the stomach to form a smaller, sleeve-shaped organ. This alteration restricts food intake, aiding in calorie reduction and subsequent weight loss. Nonetheless, certain individuals may encounter weight gain post-surgery for several reasons:

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LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC GREATER CURVATURE PLICATION

Laparoscopic gastric greater curvature plication halves the size of your stomach to limit the amount of food you can eat at any one time. This is achieved by folding the stomach wall inward and suturing it (No cutting, no stapling) in 2 layers using Dr. C.K. Huang’s Gastric plication formula.

Endoscopic Plication

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Endoscopic Plication is considered as non invasive procedure for weight loss. The procedure is done through mouth. The placation of the stomach reduces its size and therefore limits the amount of food one can take. Being non invasive procedure it allows faster recovery, less pain and minimal risk.

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Gastric Balloon

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A gastric balloon is also an non surgical treatment option for weight loss. A silicon balloon is placed endoscopically through mouth in the stomach. The balloon is then inflated. This procedure limits the amount of food you can take. Weight loss with a gastric balloon can be slower and less compared to other surgical weight loss options.

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What is Gastric Plication?

Gastric plication involves in folding of your stomach along the greater curvature in 2 layers. Stitches are placed in the stomach to secure the folded stomach wall. This reduces the stomach volume by as much as 70 percent. As such, your stomach can no longer hold the volume of food it used to. You will feel fuller sooner, and this results in weight loss.

Most of patients lose 40 - 60 percent of their excess body weight during the first year after gastric plication surgery. As with other procedures that cause massive weight loss, there may also be improvements in many obesity-related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and abnormal cholesterol levels.

Unlike other bariatric surgery procedures, there is no stapling involved with gastric plication. No part of the stomach or intestines is cut or removed either. They are just folded from within. Gastric plication can be reversed to normal anatomy or revised to any other procedure.

Facts about Gastric Plication 

  • Reversible
  • No Stapling
  • No Cutting

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The best and only way to determine which, if any, bariatric surgery is right for you is to schedule a consultation. We will take a thorough obesity history and discuss all of the alternatives, including gastric plication and adjustable gastric banded plication or sleeve gastrectomy.

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Gastric plication takes 2 hours to perform. Many people will stay in the hospital for up to two days after the procedure.

Your recovery begins almost immediately after the surgery as you gradually begin to get used to your new way of eating. This starts with a two-week liquid diet that likely will include water, milk, coconut water, fruit juice and lime juice. The next few weeks will involve thicker liquids such as soup with some vegetables, and eventually you can try yogurts and fruits. After this, you will be able to eat all foods in restricted amounts.

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  • Physiological, less invasive and more conservative with reversible potency.
  • Less chance of complications such as leakage, hemorrhage, infection or erosion
  • No foreign body inside the body unlike gastric banding
  • Cost effective
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • No/minimal requirement for supplementation of calcium and multivitamins after  adequate weight loss is achieved.

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Requires intensive behavioral and life style modification for the long term success of the procedure. Plication may get dilated over a period of time if one does not change his/her eating habits.

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When we discuss the risks of any bariatric surgery, they must be compared to the serious risks associated with obesity. Risks of gastric plication include bleeding, blood clots, infection, and injury to other organs.

Other gastric plication-specific risks may include:

  • Stomach leakage from the fold
  • Blockage of the stomach from swelling or a fold that is too tight
  • Stomach expansion, which can cause damage to the sutures
  • Fundal Herniation

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Yes, you can if you are not careful with the intake of high calorie liquids or junk food as consumption of them could lead to increased caloric intake. With any bariatric procedure, restriction is only for solid food but not for high calorie liquids or sweets. Good healthy eating habits and regular exercise form the cornerstones of success after bariatric surgery.

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You will need to be on a liquid diet for first 15 days after the surgery. This is followed by 15 days of semi-solid foods and then you progress onto solids. Within 2 to 3 months you can have all kinds of foods though in limited quantities.

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We encourage you to walk 3 – 4 hours after the surgery, as being active and mobile reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis. On third day, you are discharged from the hospital and you can return to work within a week.

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LAPAROSCOPIC ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BANDED PLICATION (LAGBP)

Laparoscopic gastric plication has emerged as a new bariatric procedure with promising results. This paved the path for further innovation and conception of a new procedure known as “Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banded Plication”. This dual restrictive procedure involves gastric greater curvature placation or infolding of the stomach to form a gastric sleeve followed by placement of an adjustable band in the upper part of the stomach.

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Combination of Gastric plication and gastric banding makes it dual restrictive with powerful weight loss comparable to sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery. The rationale behind this surgery is that the plication “switches on” the initial weight loss process. Then adjustment of band further initiates the second phase of weight loss and maintains the success through serial adjustments. In addition to quicker weight loss from gastric plication, far less adjustments are required than with just having the band alone. In LAGBP, the disadvantages of gastric banding and gastric plication are taken off by each other. Gastric band doesn’t let plication to dilate over a period of time and gastric band doesn’t slip now because of the plicated stomach.

Unlike other bariatric surgery procedures, there is no stapling involved with LAGBP. No part of the stomach or intestines is cut or removed either. They are just folded from within followed by band placement. LAGBP can be reversed to normal anatomy or revised to any other procedure.

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The best and only way to determine which, if any, bariatric surgery is right for you is to schedule a consultation. We will take a thorough obesity history and discuss all of the alternatives, including sleeve Gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery.

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It takes 2-3 hours to perform. Many people will stay in the hospital for up to two days after the procedure.
Your recovery begins almost immediately after the surgery as you gradually begin to get used to your new way of eating. This starts with a two-week liquid diet that likely will include water, milk, coconut water, fruit juice and lime juice. The next few weeks will involve thicker liquids such as soup with some vegetables, and eventually you can try yogurts and fruits. After this, you will be able to eat all foods in restricted amounts. We start Band adjustments 3 months after the surgery.

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  • Potentially Reversible
  • Obviates the need for GI resection or anastomosis
  • Obviates the need for intestinal bypass and future mal-absorption
  • Provides a “bi-phasic” restrictive effect
  • Combines benefits of adjustability of gastric band and quick weight loss of gastric plication
  • Reduces the need of frequent band adjustments

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When we discuss the risks of any bariatric surgery, they must be compared to the serious risks associated with obesity. Risks of gastric plication include bleeding, blood clots, infection, and injury to other organs.
Other LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC PLICATION -specific risks may include:

  • Stomach leakage from the fold
  • Blockage of the stomach from swelling or a fold that is too tight
  • Fundal herniation
  • Band Slippage or infection

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We encourage you to walk 2-3 hours after the surgery as being active and mobile reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis. On third day, you are discharged from the hospital and you can return to work within a week.

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Yes you can if you are not careful with the intake of high calorie liquids or junk food as consumption of them could lead to increased caloric intake. With any bariatric procedure, restriction is only for solid food but not for high calorie liquids or sweets. Good healthy eating habits and regular exercise form the cornerstones of success after bariatric surgery.

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You will need to be on a liquid diet for first 15 days after the surgery. This is followed by 15 days of semi-solid foods and then you progress onto solids. Within 2 to 3 months you can have all kinds of foods though in limited quantities.

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Gastric plication surgery cost varies from 2.5 lakhs to 4 lakhs based on the patients BMI, comorbid conditions, room category & hospital choice.

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  • Dual Restrictive
  • Reversible
  • No Stapling
  • No Cutting

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Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery

Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery also known as single anastomosis gastric bypass, in which a long gastric pouch is created and is directly attached to the small intestine. It is a simple, safe, rapid and powerful bariatric operation. It leads to an excess weight loss of 70 to 80% at the end of 2 years. Patients need to be on nutritional supplements like iron, calcium, proteins and multivitamins for life.

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Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) is a modification of Roux en y gastric bypass. In this procedure, a long gastric sleeve is created along the lesser curvature starting 3cm before the pylorus and is directly connected to small intestine with a bigger (4cm) anastomosis, bypassing the duodenum and proximal jejunum. Because of this bigger anastomosis, patient can eat much more than a Roux en y gastric bypass patient. Unlike gastric bypass surgery, digestive enzymes and bile are not diverted away from the stomach after mini gastric bypass. It is mainly a mal-absorptive procedure.

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You should first know the risks and benefits of all common bariatric procedures. For high-risk patients and super obese patients, we advise mini gastric bypass procedure. Ultimately, the decision regarding which procedure to perform is based on each patient’s operative risk and their expectations and goals for surgical weight-loss and is decided by a bariatric surgeon. We will take a thorough obesity history and discuss all of the alternatives, including sleeve Gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgery.

We advise Mini gastric bypass surgery for super obese, non-smoker, non-vegetarian patients.

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Simpler and safer

  • Suitable for patients on non-vegetarian diet
  • Rapid and sustained weight-loss.
  • Patient can eat much more than any other bariatric procedure because of longer pouch and bigger anastomosis at gastrojejunostomy.
  • Lesser follow-ups are required
  • Reversible to Normal anatomy

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Requires lifelong nutritional supplements like iron, calcium, proteins and multi-vitamins.

  • Not much suitable for vegetarian patients and smokers.
  • Dyspepsia (5.6% of patients)
  • Dumping syndrome, Marginal ulcers and malnutrition can occur if proper diet or instructions are not followed post-surgery.

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The patient will lose 60 – 80% of their excess weight in the first two years after the procedure. In first 3-4 months, weight loss is the maximum, after which the rate of weight loss slows down to 3-7 Kgs/ month depending on initial BMI of the patient and patient’s willingness to follow health lifestyle and eating habits.

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Laparoscopic Mini gastric bypass takes about 90-120 minutes to perform and requires 2-3 nights in the hospital post-surgery. During the surgery you will be under general anesthesia and won’t feel any pain.  Post-surgery, you will be shifted to the recovery room where you will be kept under observation for 3-4 hours. You will be ambulated in the recovery room before shifting to the private room.

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After Mini gastric bypass, you will be able to eat much more than patients who have undergone a gastric bypass or a sleeve gastrectomy. You have to eat diet rich in proteins, calcium and iron.

Eating sweets, high carbohydrate diet, eating too much and drinking water after food can cause ‘dumping syndrome’. It occurs as a result of food passing too quickly into the intestine. The symptoms of dumping syndrome are: Nausea, diarrhea, weakness, vomiting, palpitations, sweating and a sense of fullness accompanied by discomfort. The best treatment is to keep a note of problem foods and avoid their intake. Dumping syndrome often improves on its own without medical treatment or after adjusting your diet.

Avoid smoking as it can cause marginal ulcers.

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Complications that can happen include bleeding, infection, internal herniation, malnutrition and a leak from the site of anastomosis i.e. gastrojejunostomy resulting in an infection or abscess, deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. However, at our center, the total complication rate is less than 1% which is similar to other procedures, like a gall bladder or hernia surgery.

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We encourage you to walk 3-4 hours after the surgery as being active and mobile reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis. On third day, you are discharged from the hospital and you can return to work within a week.

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You will need to be on a liquid diet for first 7 days after the surgery. This is followed by 15 days of semi-solid foods and then you progress onto solids. Within one month, you can have all kinds of foods.

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Mini gastric bypass surgery cost varies from 3 lakhs to 5 lakhs based on the patients BMI, comorbid conditions, room category & hospital choice.

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Obesity was earlier prevalent in western countries but with the massive introduction of western diets in the Asian population has led to a dramatic rise in the incidence of obesity and obesity associated comorbidities. Today obesity is more common in females as compared to men and is growing rapidly to affect the younger population also.
Increasing weight not only affects your physical appearance but also leads to multiple health issues and reduces life expectancy. Today Morbid obesity is the preventable cause of early death worldwide and is a serious matter of Concern.
Many weight loss options like diets, exercising, medications, liposuction etc are available but Bariatric surgery is the only proven method for long term sustainable weight loss.
What is Bariatric surgery ?
Bariatric surgery is also known as weight reduction or weight loss surgery and is recommended for patients with BMI of more than 35 Kg/m2 who have tried dieting and exercise for more than 6 months with no results. Although bariatric surgery involves 6 – 7 types of weight loss procedure, gastric sleeve and mini gastric bypass are the most common procedures among all.

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LAPAROSCOPIC ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS

Laparoscopic roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is a reversible weight loss procedure that reduces the size of your stomach to a small 30cc pouch and making food bypass the beginning of the small intestine. This reduces your appetite and makes you feel satiated with smaller portions. LRYGB can help you lose up to 60 – 80% of your excess weight in a period of approximately 2 years.

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LRYGB is a mixed restrictive & malabsorptive procedure. In this procedure, special stapling instruments are used to separate about 10% of the stomach to create a new small 30 cc gastric pouch. The remaining stomach is not removed. The outlet from this newly formed gastric pouch is connected to the small intestine (Alimentary limb) so that food empties directly into the lower portion of the intestine (Small Intestine Common Channel) bypassing the stomach. Digestive juices produced by the stomach, pancreas, gall bladder and duodenum are directed by the Billio-Pancreatic Limb back into the common channel in a “Y” shape hookup that gives the technique its name (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass). The small gastric pouch causes patients to feel full sooner and eat less (restriction); bypassing a portion of the intestine means the patient’s body absorbs fewer calories (malabsorption).

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You should first know the risks and benefits of all common bariatric procedures. For high-risk patients and super obese patients, we advise LSG as a first-stage procedure prior to gastric bypass. Ultimately, the decision regarding which procedure to perform is based on each patient’s operative risk and their expectations and goals for surgical weight-loss and is decided by a bariatric surgeon.

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Laparoscopic gastric bypass takes about 120- 150 minutes to perform and requires 2-3 nights in the hospital post-surgery. During the surgery you will be under general anesthesia and won’t feel any pain.

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After LRYGB, you will be able to eat less because of small stomach pouch. You have to eat small bites and chew the food in mouth properly before you swallow it.

Eating sweets, high carbohydrate diet, eating too much and drinking water after food can cause ‘dumping syndrome’. It occurs as a result of food passing too quickly into the intestine. The symptoms of dumping syndrome are: Nausea, diarrhea, weakness, vomiting, palpitations, sweating and a sense of fullness accompanied by discomfort. The best treatment is to keep a note of problem foods and avoid their intake. Dumping syndrome often improves on its own without medical treatment or after adjusting your diet.
Avoid smoking as it can cause marginal ulcers.

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Complications that can happen include a leak from the site of anastomosis i.e. gastrojejunostomy and jejunojeunostomy resulting in an infection or abscess, deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. Internal herniation can happen because of the mesenteric defects created even though both the defects are closed during surgery. However, at our center, the total complication rate is less than 1% which is similar to other procedures, like a gall bladder or hernia surgery.

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We encourage you to walk 3-4 hours after the surgery as being active and mobile reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis. On third day, you are discharged from the hospital and you can return to work within a week.

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The patient will lose 60 – 80 percent of their excess weight in the first two years after the procedure. In first 3-4 months, weight loss is the maximum, after which the rate of weight loss slows down. It further depends on initial BMI the patient and patient’s willingness to follow health lifestyle and eating habits.

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You will need to be on a liquid diet for first 15 days after the surgery. This is followed by 15 days of semi-solid foods and then you progress onto solids. Within 2 to 3 months you can have all kinds of foods though in limited quantities

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ROUX-EN-Y gastric bypass cost varies from 3 lakhs to 5 lakhs based on the patients BMI, comorbid conditions, room category & hospital choice.

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REVISIONAL BARIATRIC SURGERY

Revisional bariatic surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed on patients who have already undergone a form of bariatric surgery, and have either had complications from such surgery or have not successfully achieved significant weight loss results from the initial surgery. Procedures are usually performed laparoscopically, though open surgery may be required if prior bariatric surgery has resulted in extensive scarring.

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With the increase in the number of weight loss surgeries performed every year, there are growing numbers of individuals who have experienced an unsatisfactory result from their previous bariatric procedures. There are several weight loss surgery options, some of which may limit later options for revision weight loss surgery. Some of the common revisional surgeries done are as follows:

  • leeve Gastrectomy to Mini Gastric Bypass or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy to Sleeve Gastrectomy with Proximal Jejunal  Bypass or Sleeve Loop Dudeno Jejunal Bypass
  • Mini Gastric Bypass to Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Mini Gastric Bypass to Normal Anatomy
  • Band to Sleeve Gastrectomy or Mini Gastric Bypass

 

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Many bariatric procedures have been described throughout the years and some of these procedures are no longer performed. The indications for revisions can be many and they vary depending on the primary procedure.
Below is a list some of the most common reasons why patients might need a revision. The list below is for educational purposes only and just because you experience one or more of the below mentioned problems doesn’t mean that you need a revision. You need to discuss your particular situation with your doctor surgeon.

  • Inadequate weight loss
  • Weight regain
  • Stomal or anastomotic stricture (narrowing)
  • Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
  • Frequent vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Gastrointestinal reflux or bile reflux
  • Gastric or esophageal dilation (enlargement)
  • Band erosion
  • Band slippage or prolapse
  • Gastro-gastric fistula
  • Internal hernias or bowel obstruction

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