Representation of a stomach after a Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgery
Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery in Tijuana, Mexico
Created by Dr. Robert Rutledge.
Dr. Jalil Illan and Dr. Robert Rutledge, creator of the MGB technique, are now working together to offer this bariatric surgery in Tijuana, Mexico! This collaboration ensures patients that their Mini Gastric Bypass will be done without complications and with the best results possible.
Benefits of the Mini Gastric Bypass with Dr. Illan and Dr. Rutledge
If you’re looking for a mini gastric bypass procedure, and you’re in Mexico or looking to travel to Mexico to get the procedure done at a lower cost, Dr. Jalil Illan and Dr. Rutledge can help. Dr. Jalil Illan has performed the mini gastric bypass on hundreds of patients, and Dr. Rutledge has spent more than 30 years perfecting his technique. He also has the backing of thousands of patients that have had successful weight loss, and with a lower risk of complications than roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Dr. Jalil Illan with Dr. Robert Rutledge in the OR
Our All-inclusive packages include surgery and related expenses, all-ground transportation, 5-star accommodations, full support during your stay, and follow-up support after your surgery.
MRC Diamond Certified
Highest certification by Dr. Robert Rutledge with the original Mini Gastric Bypass Technique
Dr. Jalil Illan has the highest certification from the MGB Review Corporation created by world-renowned Dr. Robert Rutledge, the Mini Gastric Bypass creator.
The MRC is designed to promote best practices and research of the original MGB technique.
Having the MRC Diamond Certification means that Dr. Jalil Illan has:
- MRC Gold + Bronze + Silver Certificate Completed
- Completion of MRC Course as Teaching Professor Adviser
Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgery
Also called the omega loop weight loss surgery and single anastomosis bypass.
Representation of a stomach after a Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgery
Next, the surgeon creates the biliopancreatic limb by making a small loop out of the intestine to as the bypass portion of the procedure. The surgeon then staples shut the large portion of the stomach pouch and the part of the small intestine that has been bypassed.
The MGB restricts food intake by making your stomach pouch smaller. It also reduces nutrient absorption because food does not go into the upper part of your small intestine where most nutrient absorption normally takes place. The surgery is also called an omega loop because of the shape of the portion of the small intestine that is bypassed. It looks like the Greek letter “omega.”
Total cost: $5,900 USD
There is an additional fee of $500 for every 10 levels in your BMI. For example:
BMI 60-69 = $1000
BMI 70+ = $1,500
Advantages of the Mini Gastric Bypass
- The procedure can be performed quickly, in 30 to 60 minutes
- The surgeon can adjust the procedure. For faster weight loss in higher-weight patients, the surgeon can lengthen the bypass limb. For slower weight loss in lower-weight patients, the surgeon can make the limb shorter
- Has a lower risk for side effects than roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- It may lead to better long-term weight loss than the gastric sleeve
- May lead to remission of type 2 diabetes
- It has a lower risk for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) than sleeve gastrectomy.
Weight Loss and the Mini Gastric Bypass
- Rapid weight loss in the first year.
- Long-term effectiveness seems to be good, with many patients keeping off excess weight after five years.
- This was greater than gastric sleeve patients in the same study.
- The mini gastric bypass is restrictive and malapsorptive, and it affects your hunger hormones.
- Restrictive: after surgery, your stomach pouch is only a couple ounces large. It is up to you to keep your portion sizes small so you don’t stretch the pouch.
- Malabsorptive: normally, food passes from your stomach to the top of your small intestine, which is where most digestion and nutrient absorption takes place. The procedure changes your digestive tract so that food goes directly from your stomach to a lower portion of your small intestine. You can lose weight because you won’t be getting all of the calories from protein, carbohydrates, and fat.
- Hormonal: Ghrelin is a hormone that your stomach produces. It causes you to feel hungry.
- Ghrelin: the mini gastric bypass can lead to lower levels of ghrelin so you don’t feel as hungry, but your levels of ghrelin may not stay low for long.
- GLP-1: is glucagon-like peptide-1. It helps reduce food intake, and your levels may increase after MGB.
Source: Eisenberg D, Shikora S, Aarts E, et al. Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. ASMBS and IFSO. 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions About
Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery
There is no set time frame for how long it takes to lose weight after mini-gastric bypass surgery. Most patients achieve weight equilibrium approximately between 1 year to 18 months mark post-surgery. However, some patients may vary in their rate of weight loss and may take longer or shorted to reach their goal weight.
A mini gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of the stomach. After a mini-gastric bypass, you will feel full sooner and eat less food. As a result, you will lose weight and improve your health.
The surgery is performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. Recovery time is short, and most people are able to return to work within days. However, you will need to make some changes to your diet and lifestyle after surgery to maintain your weight loss and improve your health.
Yes, it is possible to gain weight after mini-gastric bypass surgery. While the surgery can be successful in weight loss, patients need to change their lifestyle and eating habits to maintain long-term success. Without these changes, mini-gastric bypass surgery may only provide temporary relief from obesity.
The good news is that with proper care and guidance, patients can learn how to achieve and maintain their ideal weight after mini-gastric bypass surgery.
The main difference between a gastric bypass and a mini gastric bypass is the amount of intestine that’s rerouted. A mini gastric bypass creates a pouch in the stomach like a traditional bypass, but there is less intestinal rerouting involved. This makes the surgery a bit less invasive, and recovery time is typically shorter.