Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery UK
What is mini gastric bypass surgery?
The mini gastric bypass procedure is the newest bariatric procedure available. In its ten-year life span, it has proven to produce excellent long-term weight loss results. It can be seen as a halfway house between the sleeve gastrectomy and the Roux-en-Y bypass operation.
It’s a simple, short and inexpensive technique, carried out by keyhole surgery under general anaesthetic. The operation usually takes less than 60 minutes and the hospital stay is usually less than one day.
The Benefits of Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery
Mini bypass surgery was developed in the late 90s by US surgeon, Dr Robert Rutledge. It is designed to help patients eat smaller portions of food and feel fuller after eating.
Benefits of mini gastric bypass surgery include:
5 Steps to Change Your Life
Speak to our specialists
The first step is the biggest one – get in touch with our friendly team to discuss any questions you have and book your free consultation with a bariatric surgeon.
Tailored to you
At your consultation, you will meet directly with one of our leading specialist bariatric surgeons to discuss the best solution for you and book a date for your surgery.
In our safe hands
On the day of your surgery, you will arrive at the hospital and into the safe hands of our specialist bariatric nurses and surgery team.
Here for you
After your procedure and hospital discharge, you will return home. Our dedicated aftercare team are here for you 24/7 should you have any questions or concerns.
Take back your life
Your premium aftercare starts right away! We are there with you every step of the way to help you achieve your goals and to give you your life back! #GivingBackLives.
Disclaimer
As with any surgical procedure, there are possible risks and complications, including bruising, pain & swelling, reaction to anaesthetic, excessive bleeding, infection, gallstones, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (clot to the lung), internal small bowel hernia, intolerance to certain foods, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), nutritional deficiencies, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and death. These are uncommon and we will do everything possible to prevent them from happening.
Occasionally, patients may require an additional corrective procedure after the initial surgery and some patients might fail to lose a significant amount of weight. 10% of patients regain weight within five to ten years as the pouch dilates, hunger returns and malabsorption fades. 40% of patients may require plastic surgery procedures after weight loss has levelled off, to treat loose skin.
Approximately one in six patients may develop symptomatic gallstones after weight loss, which would require a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Please speak to your Tonic surgeon to discuss the risks in more detail and any concerns you may have.
Read more >Is a Mini Gastric Bypass Right for Me?
With excellent long-term weight loss, minimal pain and the option for reversal or revision should the need ever occur, it’s not surprising that people from across the world are choosing the mini gastric bypass over other types of weight loss surgery.
How it works
The mini bypass surgery is undertaken laparoscopically (keyhole). The surgeon will divide your stomach into two parts, your “mini stomach” and your “defunctionalised stomach” (which no longer receives or processes food).
Your small intestine will then be bypassed, with your lower intestine being connected to your new stomach pouch. This shorter digestive system ensures less calories are absorbed into the body.
Results speak for themselves
Most patients typically lose 30–35% of their total body weight in the first nine to twelve months after surgery. The mini bypass will help patients to maintain a steady weight going into the future.
Patients will be nursed on specialist bariatric wards
They can expect to be up and walking within three hours of the operation, drinking the same day and going home the next day. Most patients can expect to be back at work after seven to ten days. After the procedure, patients will be asked to go on a particular diet to help the healing.
Typically, this is a liquid-only diet for two weeks, a puréed diet for two weeks and then a soft diet for two weeks. From then on, patients will need to continue to eat in the right way, adopting an active and healthy lifestyle.
To prepare for the mini gastric bypass, patients will have a consultation with one of our surgeons in the clinic.
The Tonic support team, including our specialist dietitian, psychotherapist and biometric specialist nurse, will be in touch to offer advice and prepare you for your mini gastric bypass.
Part of the preparation may also involve a liver-shrinking diet (800 calories a day) for around two weeks before surgery.
How it works
The mini bypass surgery is undertaken laparoscopically (keyhole). The surgeon will divide your stomach into two parts, your “mini stomach” and your “defunctionalised stomach” (which no longer receives or processes food).
Your small intestine will then be bypassed, with your lower intestine being connected to your new stomach pouch. This shorter digestive system ensures less calories are absorbed into the body.
Results speak for themselves
Most patients typically lose 30–35% of their total body weight in the first nine to twelve months after surgery. The mini bypass will help patients to maintain a steady weight going into the future.
Patients will be nursed on specialist bariatric wards
They can expect to be up and walking within three hours of the operation, drinking the same day and going home the next day. Most patients can expect to be back at work after seven to ten days. After the procedure, patients will be asked to go on a particular diet to help the healing.
Typically, this is a liquid-only diet for two weeks, a puréed diet for two weeks and then a soft diet for two weeks. From then on, patients will need to continue to eat in the right way, adopting an active and healthy lifestyle.
To prepare for the mini gastric bypass, patients will have a consultation with one of our surgeons in the clinic.
The Tonic support team, including our specialist dietitian, psychotherapist and biometric specialist nurse, will be in touch to offer advice and prepare you for your mini gastric bypass.
Part of the preparation may also involve a liver-shrinking diet (800 calories a day) for around two weeks before surgery.
Hi I'm Sarah Ash
I’m a Tonic Patient Coordinator; I’m here to help you start your weight loss journey
I’m a Tonic Patient Coordinator; I’m here to help you start your weight loss journey.
It’s my job to support you through your journey with Tonic, from initial consultation where we’ll learn all about you and your weight loss journey to date, through to your 5 years of aftercare with our specialist team.
We’re here for you at every stage.
Which Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You?
We offer a wide variety of weight loss surgeries; we’ll never recommend a surgery unless it’s 100% right for you.
Compare our available surgeries here:
Gastric Bypass
|
Allurion Pill Balloon
|
Gastric Band
|
Mini Gastric Bypass
|
Gastric Sleeve
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Average recovery time after surgery
|
10-14 Days
|
2-3 Days
|
5-7 Days
|
10-14 Days
|
7 days
|
|
Surgery procedure time (in minutes)
|
60 mins
|
0 mins
|
45 mins
|
70 mins
|
60 mins
|
|
Estimated weight loss
|
60 - 70% Excess Weight Loss
|
20% Excess Weight Loss
|
50 - 70% Excess Weight Loss
|
60 - 70% Excess Weight Loss
|
70–75% of their excess weight
|
|
Tonic premium aftercare
|
Included  |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
|
Scarring?
|
5 x Small (12mm) abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen
|
No
|
5 x Small (12mm) abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen
|
5 x Small (12mm) abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen
|
5 small abdominal scars
|
| Read more | Read more | Read more | Read more | Read more |
Disclaimer for all Weight Loss and Bariatric Procedures
Weight loss surgery results may vary: causes for being overweight or obese vary from person to person.
Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery FAQs With Bariatric Surgeon, Sherif Awad
Learn more about mini gastric bypass surgery, directly from leading bariatric surgeon, Sherif Awad.
Want to ask questions directly to our specialists?
Our Premium Aftercare Promise
No Other Provider Offers Aftercare Like Tonic
We pride ourselves in providing the most comprehensive support package around you after your procedure.
Weight loss surgery is a tool to help you lose weight. Our aftercare team is composed of nurses, psychotherapists, personal trainers, bariatric surgeons and other weight loss specialists. It’s our job to ensure your weight loss journey goes as smoothly as possible.
You will not get 5 years of aftercare included with your surgery anywhere else.
Full aftercare breakdown
Unlimited Dietician Support for 2 years
Unlimited Psychotherapist Support for 2 years
Unlimited Support with Virtual Fitness Coach for 2 Years
Unlimited Bariatric Nurse Support for 2 years
5 Years Surgeon Follow Up
The Gym Group 30-day Membership
The Tonic Tool Kit
Tonics Private Social Media community support
Out Of Hours Support Line
Our Clinic Locations
Private Weight Loss Surgery Clinics and Bariatric Surgery Specialists Located Across the UK
Wherever you are in the UK, we have weight loss specialists year you.
Are there any weight loss surgery clinics near me?
Gloucester
Cheadle
Watford
Harrow
Blackheath
Leicester (Head Office)
Make an Appointment
